Prunus 'Shirofugen' - close up of flowers

Prunus 'Shirofugen' - flowers on an established plant

Prunus 'Shirofugen' - Spring flowers opening

Prunus 'Shirofugen' - close up of flowers

Prunus 'Shirofugen' - flowers on an established plant

Prunus 'Shirofugen' - Spring flowers opening

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Prunus 'Shirofugen'

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(Flowering Cherry) One of our favourite small cherries, Prunus 'Shirofugen' has masses of double flowers towards the end of spring, pink while in bud, white once open and fading to dark pink just before they fall.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)
2 x 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60 - 80 cm tall)

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Fairly late into flower, Prunus 'Shirofugen' has masses of double flowers towards the end of spring, pink while in bud, white once open and fading to dark pink just before they fall. The leaves are usually bronze in colour when they emerge in spring turning green later on.

Prunus 'Shirofugen' is a very handsome garden tree with an excellent display of Spring flowers!

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: May.
Flower Colour: Pink in bud, white once open.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Prunus 'Shirofugen' grows to be a small tree with a rounded crown.
- Height: 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft)
- Spread: 8 m (26 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: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Spring, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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