5ft 'Kurilensis Ruby' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus nipponica | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Kurilensis Ruby' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus nipponica | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178779558267_55626544710011
Price: 54.99 GBP
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One of the most resilient ornamental cherry trees, perfect for the UK climate.
In April and May, the branches are covered in clusters of delicate, pale pink-white single flowers.
Provides stunning autumn colour as its emerald green leaves turn to fiery orange-red and gold.
A compact, bushy tree reaching 4 x 5 metres, ideal for small to medium gardens and borders.
A haven for wildlife, attracting bees, pollinators, and birds to your garden.

Latin Name: Prunus nipponica 'Kurilensis Ruby'
Variety: Japanese Alpine Cherry
Flower Colour: Blush pink and frost white
Foliage Colour: Bronze, green, orange
Flowering Season: Late spring (April, May)
Features: Autumn colour, wildlife benefactor
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require protection from frost
Eventual Height & Spread: 4m x 5m

Planting Time: September to March
Position: Thrives in sunny, sheltered locations
Soil: Happy in all well-drained soils except chalk. Adapts to clay, loam and sandy soil.
Spacing: 5m
Watering: When newly planted, water at least once a month for the first couple of months. Afterwards, keep moist but well-drained.
Feeding: No feeding required.
Pruning: Prune annually. Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf.
Pest & Disease: May need protection from caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches and be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx. D15 x H30cm). This pot uses 70% less plastic and is easily recycled.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including pot)
Pruning: Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping. This initial pruning may involve trimming the main leader to encourage a better shape, preventing legginess and promoting stronger, bushier growth.

Highlights

One of the most resilient ornamental cherry trees, perfect for the UK climate.
In April and May, the branches are covered in clusters of delicate, pale pink-white single flowers.
Provides stunning autumn colour as its emerald green leaves turn to fiery orange-red and gold.
A compact, bushy tree reaching 4 x 5 metres, ideal for small to medium gardens and borders.
A haven for wildlife, attracting bees, pollinators, and birds to your garden.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus nipponica 'Kurilensis Ruby'
Variety: Japanese Alpine Cherry
Flower Colour: Blush pink and frost white
Foliage Colour: Bronze, green, orange
Flowering Season: Late spring (April, May)
Features: Autumn colour, wildlife benefactor
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require protection from frost
Eventual Height & Spread: 4m x 5m

Planting & Care

Planting Time: September to March
Position: Thrives in sunny, sheltered locations
Soil: Happy in all well-drained soils except chalk. Adapts to clay, loam and sandy soil.
Spacing: 5m
Watering: When newly planted, water at least once a month for the first couple of months. Afterwards, keep moist but well-drained.
Feeding: No feeding required.
Pruning: Prune annually. Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf.
Pest & Disease: May need protection from caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches and be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx. D15 x H30cm). This pot uses 70% less plastic and is easily recycled.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including pot)
Pruning: Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping. This initial pruning may involve trimming the main leader to encourage a better shape, preventing legginess and promoting stronger, bushier growth.