Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' cherry plum blossom

Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' single stem tree

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Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' Tree

Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PCP.SS.10.2
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Flowering Cherry Plum

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

£80

£80 ~~£75~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Pale pink blossom in spring, plum fruits in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Planting & Care

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Description

Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' is a very small ornamental Cherry Plum tree with pale pink blossom decorating the branches throughout spring. The flowers have stronger pink centres and open wide as the petals fade to white. This Cherry Plum tree has oval green leaves and an attractive, smooth and shiny bark showcasing a variety of dark brown hues. The edible plum fruits that are produced in autumn are ideal to use in jams and pies.

Ideal for smaller gardens, Prunus cerasifera 'Princess' is estimated to reach a height and spread of 3 x 3 metres in 20 year. It does well in both full sun and partial shade, as well as all soils (other than very wet).

AKA Cherry Plum Tree, Ornamental Plum Tree

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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