Ornamental Cherry Autumnalis Rosea

A perfect specimen tree for the winter garden, and particularly well suited to our mild winters, Prunus x subhirtella Autumnalis Rosea produces its delicate, pale pink, semi-double flowers from rose-pink buds in mild spells from November until March. The flowers are held in small clusters, gradually fading from pink to white, and at all stages beautiful against a clear blue winter sky. The toothed leaves emerge bronze, turning to green in summer and yellow and orange in autumn, colouring more reliably than the spring-flowering cherries. The winter-flowering cherry is a small, deciduous tree with an open, spreading habit, casting little shade, so it can be used in borders. Also lovely in grass underplanted with early bulbs.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of Interest: Early spring, mid-autumn, late autumn, winter
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 13-26’ (4-8m) Spread: 8-13’ (2.5-4m)