Ornamental Cherry. A spreading tree with bronze-red leaves when young, turning orange-red in autumn. Pretty double white flowers opening from pink buds in late spring. Flowers turn pink before they fall. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus ‘Shirofugen’
A spreading tree with bronze-red leaves when young, turning orange-red in autumn. Pretty double white flowers opening from pink buds in late spring. Flowers turn pink before they fall.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Shirofugen' |
| Common Name | Ornamental Cherry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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