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    PRUNUS x hillieri 'Spire'
    PRUNUS x hillieri 'Spire'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PRUNUS x hillieri 'Spire'

    Commonly known as Flowering cherry

    AWARD
    FLOWERING CHERRIES

    Conical habit with soft pink flowers in early spring
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £80.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Ultimate size in 10-20 years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Deciduous
      Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young, turning orange and red in autumn
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Pale pink
    • Bowl-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Obovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Vase-shaped tree, conical when young. Flowers 4cm(1½in) across in clusters of 3-5 are produced as the leaves emerge
    • 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
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
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    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Vermin & Pest Control
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    500 ml
    £8.00
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