A double row of Prunus Accolade on the nursery at Barcham Trees
A double row of Prunus Accolade on the nursery at Barcham Trees
The stunning pink flowers of Prunus Accolade in detail
Prunus Accolade in full flower in a parkland setting
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Medium sized Prunus accolade 2022

Prunus accolade

Accolade Cherry, Cherry Blossom Accolade, Flowering Cherry Accolade, Ornamental Cherry

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Prunus Accolade is a hybrid cross between Prunus sargentii and Prunus x subhirtella. 

This clone is a well known and proven variety that won the First Class Certificate in 1954, the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1952 and the updated version in 2002.

Owing to its parentage, this tree is one of the first Ornamental Cherry trees to come into flower in the spring time, producing its prolific semi-double pink flowers very early in spring, when most of the horticultural world is still in winter mode. It can sometimes produce a few flowers over the winter time too, however tends to give its most reliable display in spring. 

Following the floral display, the leaves emerge, dark green and relatively small for a Cherry, the foliage can sometimes seem sparse compared to other cherries, however this is completely normal for this tree and in autumn, you will be treated to an attractive orange-red autumn display of foliage colour courtesy of its Prunus x sargentii parentage to balance this.

This Ornamental Cherry tree is a superb performer; it is tolerant of most soils that are well drained, including calcareous ones. 

At maturity this tree develops a rounded, spreading habit and forms a tree of medium size.

Prunus Accolade is great to bring vibrant colour and life to a potentially gloomy time of year and whilst this display is hard to question, it is best coupled with a tree which can offer a striking foliage display that will take the limelight during the summer period when the foliage of Prunus Accolade is less spectacular.

Mature Height 7-12m

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Accolade Cherry, Cherry Blossom Accolade, Flowering Cherry Accolade, Ornamental Cherry
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