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Spring is here! As gardens begin to come alive, it’s an excellent time to consider introducing some much-needed colour after the cold winter months. We find that ornamental trees, especially flowering cherries, are perfect for this. For those looking to add a gentle touch of pink to their gardens, we highly recommend Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’, more commonly known as the Winter Flowering Cherry tree.
Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ bears small, semi-double, pink-tinged flowers that emerge from dark pink buds. Unlike most ornamental cherry trees that bloom in spring, the Winter Flowering cherry produces this delicate blossom intermittently from November to March. It also has green leaves that turn to seasonal shades of yellow and orange in the autumn.
Often used as a specimen tree owing to its great spring display, the Winter Flowering Cherry reaches a mature height of 5-8m. It is a popular choice for small gardens, especially as the loose crown lets light pass through.
A SMALL SELECTION OF OUR SPRING FLOWERING CHERRY TREES
Planting ornamental cherry trees, renowned for their attractive blossom, is a wonderful way to add lasting beauty to your garden every spring! Some of our other favourite varieties include…
- Prunus ‘Tai-haku’ (Great White Cherry)
- Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Pink Ornamental Cherry)
- Prunus ‘cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Cherry Plum)
Prunus ‘Tai-haku’ (Great White Cherry)
Prunus ‘Tai-haku’ stands out as one of the finest cherry trees, and is perhaps the best among the white-flowering types. In spring, it is covered in masses of large, 6cm diameter, single white flowers arranged in small bunches, creating a stunning contrast with its young, copper-coloured leaves. Throughout the summer, the leaves turn dark green, and then transition to yellow and orange in the autumn.
Reaching a mature height of around 8m, the Great White Cherry is a small to medium sized tree with a rounded, spreading shape. A superb specimen that offers wonderful seasonal interest, ‘Tai-haku’ is an excellent choice for larger gardens and parks. It has also received numerous accolades, including the First Class Certificate in 1944 and the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (Pink Ornamental Cherry)
Prunus Kanzan is a beautiful, medium-sized deciduous ornamental cherry tree known for its masses of double pink flowers in the spring. Widely regarded as one of the best pink cherries available, ‘Kanzan’ reliably produces an abundance of these fabulous, showy, dark pink, double flowers in the spring. These blooms emerge from crimson buds, accompanied by large leaves that appear in a striking coppery-red hue in spring. The foliage then transitions to green before turning stunning shades of orange and red in the autumn.
Prunus ‘Kanzan’ also as a vase-shaped crown when young, this crown broadens and rounds out as the tree matures. Reaching a mature height of about 8m, this pink ornamental cherry is perfectly suited to gardens of all sizes and makes an excellent choice for summer screening.
Prunus ‘cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Cherry Plum)
Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ is a lovely small to medium-sized deciduous tree with striking dark purple, shiny leaves. These leaves grow up to 6cm long and emerge in a beautiful red-purple hue. They appear after the tree has displayed an abundance of small pink flowers on purple stems in early spring. This foliage fades to a purple-bronze shade before falling in autumn. This tree may also produce a very small amount of dark red-purple, edible fruits.
Known for its rounded crown, the Cherry plum reaches a mature height of 5-8m. An excellent choice for any landscape, it is ideal for small urban spaces, large estate, or parkland. It is quite a versatile variety, so it could also thrive as a hedge if regularly clipped.
Most of the trees we stock are container-grown, making them suitable for planting throughout the year. It is only bare root and rootball plants that need to be planted during the dormancy period, these plants are available from November to March.
As Staking and tying is an essential step after planting as it helps to support young trees as they establish. Depending on the size of your tree or where it is going to be planted, you can either single or double stake your trees. For further advice watch our video planting guide.
Feeds and fungis can also be added to the soil to give the trees the best start after planting. Check out the products we can supply here.
We can offer our planting service if you are local to the nursery. Planting prices are dependent on the size of the pot. Please contact us if you would like a quote.
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