Product description
Making your garden pretty is easy when you choose the lovely Prunus 'Accolade'. It offers a charming display of semi-double, rose-pink flowers that cluster on the branches in mid-spring, sure to make you smile. The flowers fade to light pink as summer approaches. It also has a very attractive smooth red-brown bark, which is marked with horizontal raised pores. The foliage is a fresh green in spring turning to a darker summer green and then to yellow-orange in autumn.
Your Flowering Cherry Tree will grow to a tall, graceful shape reaching heights of 5m and spreads of 4m in a 20 year period. It thrives in fertile, moist well-drained soil and prefers full sun. This plant can tolerate most soils, making it a good choice if you are in a difficult area or a coastal region.
This is a hybrid cherry tree that combines the early flowering properties of Prunus subhirtella with the bright pink blossom and stunning autumn colour of the Prunus sargentii.
Offering a tree as a gift makes a wonderful and thoughtful gesture and a friend will be delighted to receive a Flowering Cherry Tree on a special occasion.
Pink Flowering Cherry Tree
Prunus 'Accolade'
Prunus 'Accolade'
Product description
Making your garden pretty is easy when you choose the lovely Prunus 'Accolade'. It offers a charming display of semi-double, rose-pink flowers that cluster on the branches in mid-spring, sure to make you smile. The flowers fade to light pink as summer approaches. It also has a very attractive smooth red-brown bark, which is marked with horizontal raised pores. The foliage is a fresh green in spring turning to a darker summer green and then to yellow-orange in autumn.
Your Flowering Cherry Tree will grow to a tall, graceful shape reaching heights of 5m and spreads of 4m in a 20 year period. It thrives in fertile, moist well-drained soil and prefers full sun. This plant can tolerate most soils, making it a good choice if you are in a difficult area or a coastal region.
This is a hybrid cherry tree that combines the early flowering properties of Prunus subhirtella with the bright pink blossom and stunning autumn colour of the Prunus sargentii.
Offering a tree as a gift makes a wonderful and thoughtful gesture and a friend will be delighted to receive a Flowering Cherry Tree on a special occasion.
Give your tree the best start
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune your Prunus tree annually in midsummer to maintain its shape and remove any dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches. Avoid pruning during winter to minimise the risk of infection. For flowering varieties, prune immediately after blooming to encourage fresh growth and maximise next season's display. Regular maintenance will keep your tree healthy and looking its best year-round.
How to Water
Water your Prunus tree deeply after planting and consistently during its first growing season to help establish strong roots. Once established, the tree requires less frequent watering but should be watered during prolonged dry spells, especially in the summer months. Take care not to overwater, as Prunus trees dislike waterlogged conditions. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and ensure the roots can absorb the moisture effectively.
How to Plant
To plant a Prunus tree, choose a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably. Place the tree in the hole so that the root collar sits level with the soil surface, then backfill with a mixture of soil and organic matter, firming gently around the roots. Water thoroughly and apply a mulch layer around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping the mulch a few centimetres away from the trunk to prevent rot. Stake young trees for added support in windy areas.
