Purple Leaved Cherry Royal Burgundy, Japanese Cherry Royal Burgundy

Multi-Stemmed Prunus Royal Burgundy is a newer addition to the Barcham range and has proven to be extremely desirable.

The frilly, double-pink flowers appear in spring and remain on the tree until the dark wine-coloured foliage begins to emerge, providing an excellent contrast between the two.

We offer this tree as a standard and, more recently, as what we call a multi-stem. This tree branches from around 15cm above ground level, so it will resemble a more bush-like shape. It is a truly eye-catching effect. In the autumn time the dark leaves turn a clearer red before falling.

Prunus Royal Burgundy is a small tree which differs from Kanzan in that it is slightly less vigorous. Its single-stemmed version forms an upright crown at a young age, gradually broadening to a rounder shape at maturity.

It will tolerate most soil conditions; however, like most cherries, it prefers well-drained soil.

This stunning dark-coloured beauty is a real rival to the very popular Prunus cerasifera Nigra, the widely planted dark foliaged cherry.

The dark pink flowers and red-wine-coloured foliage give a stunning contrast in the spring and make a great selection for avenue planting.

It is best planted against a light or plain background, as this gives the vivid colour exhibited by this specimen the chance to shine.

Common names

Purple Leaved Cherry Royal Burgundy, Japanese Cherry Royal Burgundy

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Multi-stemmed

Blossom Colour

Pink

Foliage Colour

Red/Purple

Information Flags

Good for bees

Looks good in

Spring

Location

Garden

Genus

Prunus