Prunus Shirotae | 12 Lt Pot

Fragrant white flowers. Position: full sun Soil: tolerates most soils Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy Pale green new foliage darkens with age before turning orange and red in autumn. This spreading tree has slightly arching branches that are covered with cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers in mid-spring. A lovely tree for the small to medium-sized garden. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Cut back any dead, diseased or crossing branches.