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Winter Flowering Cherry

Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis

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About this product

Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis, commonly referred to as Winter Flowering Cherry, blooms during the winter months instead of the spring.

The semi-double white flowers appear intermittently from November through to March. The subtle colouring brings welcome cheer on the darkest of days. The autumn foliage is orange-yellow and appears in autumn before the flowers begin to arrive.

Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis was introduced in 1894 and won the Award of Merit in 1930. It remains a popular little tree for bringing some colour to schemes in the wintertime.

The winter flowering cherry forms a small tree, with a rounded head and like most cherries prefers to be planted on well-drained soil; as such heavy clay or waterlogged soils should be avoided.

This lovely tree can be planted in parks and gardens however can also tolerate planting in streets.

Be sure to select a planting location where the tree is prominent in the wintertime.

Mature height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Winter Flowering Cherry
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees, Award
Looks good in
Winter
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Prunus