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PRUNUS nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant'
Commonly known as Japanese alpine cherry, Kurile cherry
FRUITING CHERRIES
Dwarf compact habit with flowers which open white and fade to soft pink
Bush
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Red sepals remain after the petals have fallen. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker. -
DeciduousOval-elliptic, dark-green leaves turning orange and red in autumn.
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White
Fading to pink -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
Coarsely serrate -
Elliptic
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlow-growing, bushy, umbrella-shaped, shrub or small tree
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
