Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' (Matsumae-fuki)

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - young leaves in Spring

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - Spring flowers

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - flowers and young leaves in Spring

Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' (Matsumae-fuki)

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - young leaves in Spring

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - Spring flowers

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki' - flowers and young leaves in Spring

Prunus 'Matsumae-fuki'

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(Flowering Cherry) Also known as Prunus 'Chocolate Ice', this is an eye-catching, small, upright tree with clusters of large single, white flowers and lovely deep chocolate-brown young leaves in spring. As the leaves age in summer they gradually turn dark green.

The combination of pretty white flowers against the dark leaves makes Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' a fantastic choice of tree for spring interest.

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Supplied Size:

5 litre pot (2 - 3 years old, 125 - 150 cm tall)

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Handsome shrub with golden leaves and flowers popular with bees and butterflies.
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Also known as Prunus 'Chocolate Ice', this is an eye-catching, small, upright tree with clusters of large single, white flowers and lovely deep chocolate-brown young leaves in spring. As the leaves age in summer they gradually turn dark green. The combination of pretty white flowers against the dark leaves makes Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' a fantastic choice of tree for spring interest.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: April - May.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Small branching tree, narrow and upright initially and spreading once mature.
- Height: up to 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

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

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Spring, Foliage - Purple/Red

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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