PRUNUS 'Shimidsu'

Commonly known as Flowering cherry

FLOWERING CHERRIES

('Shogetsu') - wide spreading branches and a flattened top to this attractive tree. Flowers are pink tinted in bud opening pure white all along the branches

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H/Std

Pot size 10 to 15 Litre

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£80.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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Good to know
Syn. P. 'Blushing Bride', P. 'Oku-miyako', P. 'Shôgetsu'
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker.
Place of origin
Garden origin
Deciduous
Mid-green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long, bronze when young then orange and red
White
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Oblong
Height
5m (16ft)
Spread
8m (26ft)
Tree
Umbrella-shaped, slow-growing tree. Produces frilly-margined flowers 5cm (2in) across in pendent clusters of 3-6
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
Rabbit Resistant

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Pruning group

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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Moderately fertile
Sun Requirements

Full sun