BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available summer 2012

Description

Handsome cherry tree with a lovely spring flowers, autumn colour and a slender, upright habit when young which spreads to more of a vase shape when established. In spring Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' has soft pink, single flowers which appear as the bronze, young leaves emerge.

These leaves stay a bronze colour for several weeks before turning cool green in summer. In a good, crisp autumn this tree also has eye-catching red and bronze tints to the leaves. Mature specimens of Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' also have attractive mahogany brown bark.

Supplied Size: bare root trees

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' grows to be a small tree with a slender, upright habit.
  • Height: 9 m (30 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)

• Notes: Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' are known for their vigorous root systems and should not be planted over drains or close to house foundations.