Prunus - Just Arrived
Since the 7th century there have been annual Cherry Blossom Festivals held throughout Japan to celebrate the arrival of spring. Even the national weather forecast includes a blossom forecast leading up to the celebration. I am in complete accordance with the Japanese, as to me, the Flowering Cherry is the plant that truly heralds the start of spring in the garden.
The attractive bare branches swell with fat swollen buds and open to an explosion of incomparable beauty. The fresh green leaves that follow often have excellent colour in autumn. Ornamental bark is another desired feature. Everybody at least once in their life should stand under a mature flowering cherry in full blossom and look up in wonder. With clever planting you can get to do this in your own garden from August through to November.
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The botanical name for Flowering Cherry is Prunus, which is the Latin word for Plum, which comes from the same botanical family. Flowering Cherry trees are actually quite easy to grow but need space to appreciate their true beauty. They are tolerant of most soils but will be happiest in deeply worked well drained soil. They will not tolerate "wet feet" so if you have a really heavy clay soil that stays moist for long periods you will need to work it well by adding peat, sand and/or gypsum to ensure your tree stays healthy.
The Flowering Cherry is remarkably wind tolerant but as you can imagine harsh wind can be detrimental to the delicate blossoms, so consider this when choosing your planting spot. With all Flowering Cherry trees it is important to remove any shoots that come up from below the graft. Just rub off when small, or if they get a bit wayward, cut off with sharp secateurs. If you have planted a weeping Cherry (and why wouldn't you) then remove any shoots that appear below the head of the tree.
If you particularly want to attract birds to the garden then choose a form of Prunus campanulata. Tui and other nectar loving birds will love both you and the bright pink bell shaped blossoms that smother the branches from August onward. Usually, once a tree is discovered by Tui, then repeat annual visits can be guaranteed.
There is a shape and size of Flowering Cherry to suit most gardens so have a browse through our selection and start to fill your dreams with clouds of blossom.
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aka Weeping Flowering Cherry
Weeping Flowering Cherry. A beautiful and graceful small tree with pendulous arching branches. In spring the branches are smothered in single white blossom that is blushed with just a hint of pink. Very pretty. Fresh green summer foliage that colours well in autumn. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Prunus Falling Snow H/W 1.2m
Current Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-120 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$79.99
aka Weeping Flowering Cherry
Weeping Flowering Cherry. A beautiful and graceful small tree with pendulous arching branches. In spring the branches are smothered in single white blossom that is blushed with just a hint of pink. Very pretty. Fresh green summer foliage that colours well in autumn. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Prunus Falling Snow H/W 1.5m
Current Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$89.99
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aka Weeping Flowering Cherry
Weeping Flowering Cherry. A beautiful and graceful small tree with pendulous arching branches. In spring the branches are smothered in single white blossom that is blushed with just a hint of pink. Very pretty. Fresh green summer foliage that colours well in autumn. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Prunus Falling Snow H/W 1.8m
Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-210 cm ?
Container: 13l ?
$99.99
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aka Weeping Flowering Cherry, Cheal's Weeping Cherry
Weeping Cherry. Pretty, pendulous, branches of frilly, rich pink, double blossom announce spring has arrived during September/October. Glossy bronze-green new foliage turns green for summer and scarlet for autumn. A lovely specimen that will do best in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Prunus Kiku Shidare Sakura H/W 1.5m
Expected Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-230 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Weeping Flowering Cherry, Cheals Weeping Cherry
Weeping Cherry. Pretty, pendulous branches of frilly, rich pink, double blossom announce spring has arrived during September/October. Glossy bronze-green new foliage turns green for summer and scarlet for autumn. A lovely specimen that will do best in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Prunus Kiku Shidare Sakura H/W 1.8m
Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-250 cm ?
Container: 13l ?
$99.99
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aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry
AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2.5m
Prunus Pendula Rosea H/W 1.2m
Current Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-140 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$79.99
aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry
AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2.5m
Prunus Pendula Rosea H/W 1.5m
Current Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-220 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$89.99
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aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry
AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Prunus Pendula Rosea H/W 1.8m
Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-210 cm ?
Container: 13l ?
$89.99
THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Prunus Pendula Rosea H/W 1.8m
Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-220 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$89.99
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aka Yoshino Cherry or Tokyo Cherry
This weeping tree even looks good naked but in spring it's all dressed up with pale pink to white single blossoms that smother the branches. The tree forms a broad umbrella of green foliage in summer. Vivid autumn display. A must have! Plant in a sunny well drained spot for best results. Deciduous
This tree was thought of as a species but is now thought to be an ancient hybrid of P.speciosa and P.subhirtella. No matter the origins it is a beauty. There are mass plantings in Washington DC and it is also a very popular street tree in Christchurch.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m
Prunus Yedoensis Perpendens H/W 1.8m
Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-240 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$99.99
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