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Prunus 'First Lady' Tree

Name: Prunus 'First Lady' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PFL.SS.10.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Pink Flowering Cherry

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£90

£90 ~~£90~~

Final size 8 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Deep pink flowers in early spring

Position Full sun

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Prunus 'First Lady' is a beautiful flowering cherry tree, with an upright, almost columnar habit. A cross between Prunus 'Okame' and Prunus campanulata, this hybrid was developed in 1982 by the United States Department of Agriculture but is very hardy and more than capable of thriving in a UK garden. The deep pink single flowers, which emerge in early spring, have the bell shape and semi-pendulous form of Prunus 'Okame', but with a much more vibrant colour akin to Prunus campanulata. Deep green summer foliage makes way for oranges and yellows in autumn.

Like all cherry blossom trees, Prunus ‘First Lady’ requires a moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate partial shade but it grows and flowers best in a full sun position. A great option for wildlife, Prunus 'First Lady' requires minimal to no pruning to maintain its upright form, and is an excellent choice for gardens with limited space that are in need of some height. Prunus 'First Lady' will reach an approximate height and spread of 8 x 3 metres in 20 years.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Flowering Cherry trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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