Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby'
flowering cherry blossom tree
Beyond its spectacular spring blossoms, the graceful Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby' delivers year-round ornamental appeal. Drooping clusters of delicate...
bare root | 1.2m tall
£39.99
available to order from autumn 2024
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£79.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Beyond its spectacular spring blossoms, the graceful Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby' delivers year-round ornamental appeal. Drooping clusters of delicate pale pink flowers emerge along its arching branches in early spring as the young bronze foliage unfurls. The leaves mature to green in summer before transforming to fiery shades of orange and red for a stunning autumnal display. Despite its modest, bushy form, this compact ornamental is a gem for small gardens.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis Ruby:
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
