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    PRUNUS
    PRUNUS
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    PRUNUS

    The family of stone fruits, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and almonds, and a dazzling array of ornamentals, all within the greater rose family. In Japan sakura zensen (the cherry blossom front) is followed northwards and is a cause of much celebration.

    Because cherry flowers bloom en masse and because of their ephemeral nature they can provide one of the best horticultural events of the year when even a modest tree can provide a snowstorm of petals, falling to cover the ground beneath.

     

    Genus of more than 200 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs widely distributed in northern temperate regions and the mountains of southeastern Asia. Because of their food and ornamental value they have been transported to most parts of the world where some have become naturalised.

    UK natives are P. avium, wild cherry, P. padus, bird cherry and P. spinosa, blackthorn or sloe.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker
    • Place of origin
      Japan. Garden origin
    • Deciduous
      Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Pale pink
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading habit. Produces flowers 5cm (2in) across in long, pendent clusters of 3 or 4
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    varieties of Prunus

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    • MATSUMAE FLOWERING CHERRIES

    FRUITING CHERRIES

    PRUNUS incisa 'Kojo No Mai'
    Fuji cherry
    Masses of small white or pale pink flowers very early in the spring carried on zig zag shoots
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Large
    £38.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS incisa 'Mikinori'
    Semi-double flowers which are pink in bud opening white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS incisa 'Oshidori'
    Fuji cherry
    (syn. P. incisa 'Omoi-no-yama') - double, pale pink frilled flowers, deepening in colour with age
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS incisa 'Pendula'
    Abundant white flowers on long branches
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS incisa 'The Bride'
    Pure white flowers and green calyces
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/STD
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS mume 'Beni-chidori'
    Japanese apricot
    Strongly fragrant single, cup-shaped pink flowers. Pink in bud fading after opening
     
    Bush
    £40.00
    Unavailable
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    Large
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PRUNUS spinosa
    Blackthorn, Sloe
    white flowers
     
    Open ground available NOV-FEB
    £2.50
    Minimum order of 10
    PRUNUS triloba 'Rosenmund'
    (syn. 'Korros') - Double pink flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LAURELS

    PRUNUS laurocerasus
    Common laurel
    excellent for hedging even in shade
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £12.50
    PRUNUS lusitanica
    Portugal laurel
    long racemes of scented white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £12.50
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    • Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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