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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
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DeciduousOval-elliptic, dark-green leaves turning orange and red in autumn.
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WhiteFading to pink -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread1.5m (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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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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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) -
Full sun
PRUNUS nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant'
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Additional Features
Good to knowRed sepals remain after the petals have fallen.Ornamental bark
Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
SerrateCoarsely serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
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2.5m (8ft)
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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
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