Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rubra'
flowering cherry blossom tree ( syn. Prunus × subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' )
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- Standard £7.95
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A small deciduous weeping cherry tree with elegant arching branches that blossom into a profusion of deep rose-pink flowers from red-tinged buds, making it a perfect option for adding early spring colour to smaller spaces or front gardens. The mid-green ovate leaves turn fiery shades of orange and red in autumn before falling, providing a beautiful seasonal display. Additionally, 'Pendula Rubra' is pollution-tolerant, can handle some exposure, and thrives in most well-drained soils.
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.