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PRUNUS 'Shosar'
Commonly known as Flowering cherry
FLOWERING CHERRIES
Clear pink flowers and excellent autumn colour. Fastigiate habit
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DeciduousOval, toothed, dark green leaves 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long, bronze when young turning orange and yellow in autumn
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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TreeSmall, columnar tree
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
PRUNUS 'Shosar'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowHybrid between P. incisa (Fuji cherry) and P campanulata (Formosan cherry) further crossed with P. sargentii. Developed by Captain Collingwood (Cherry) IngramPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shapedTo 4cm (1½in) across in clusters of 2-3 before the leaves
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
- Introduction
- Long established and widely grown Japanese flowering cherries
- Matsumae cherries
- Flowering cherries with other attributes
- Pruning drooping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning overlapping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Prunus 'Okame', 'Kursar' & conradinae - Video Tip ondemand_video
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20