Prunus serrula 'Branklyn'
Tibetan cherry blossom tree ( syn. Prunus serrula Branklyn form )
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period:April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Prized for its striking mahogany-hued bark, Prunus 'Branklyn' delivers year-round ornamental appeal. This small, vase-shaped cherry tree reveals deep reddish-brown peeling bark that glistens through the seasons, providing winter interest and contrast to the green summer foliage. Though subtle compared to its shiny bark, clusters of petite white flowers bloom along the graceful branches in mid-spring, and the long, willow-like leaves emerge as a fresh green before turning golden yellow in October. Come autumn, small ornamental fruits appear for an additional seasonal showcase.
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.