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PRUNUS campanulatus 'Felix Jury'
Commonly known as Flowering cherry
FLOWERING CHERRIES
Deep pink flowers with yellow stamens
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowRequires a hot summer to ripen young growth for bud production
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker,
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Place of originSouthern China, Taiwan, southern Japan. Garden origin. Jury, New Zealand
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DeciduousTapered, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark, pinkish red
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped 2cm (¾in) across
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height8m (26ft)
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Spread8m (26ft)
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TreeSmall, round-headed tree. Produces flowers in umbels of 2-5 before or with the leaves, followed by cherry-like red fruit 1cm (½in) across
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
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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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun