Prunus (Flowering Cherry)

 Prunus or Cherries is a genus with more than 400 species, ranging from flowering shrubs to trees, including fruiting members, Almond, Apricot, Cherry, Peach and Plum, (see Fruit for the varieties we supply).

  The genus also has species which are evergreen and can be used for hedging such as common laurel and Portuguese laurel (See our Hedging section).

Below are the varieties we are able to supply, most of which make attractive garden trees. including many suitable for the smallest of garden, some of which are weeping.

They are generally disease free, and will grow on most soils, even on very shallow chalk.

 

Prunus Accolade

A spreading tree as wide as it is tall, ends of branches can often reach the ground in maturity. leaves are copper when very young then turning green, before taking on autumn tints of orange and reds, Flowers are pink semi double in Late March.

Ultimate height   8mtrs (24ft),  Spread   8mtrs (24ft).

 

Prunus Amanogowa

A small pillar shaped tree when young, spreading with age, very popular for the smaller gardens. Leaves light green, Blossom large semi double pink, which smell of almonds in late April early May.

Ultimate height   6m (20ft),  Spread   2m (6ft).

 

Prunus Asano

A narrow vase-shaped tree which flowers profusely in late April early May, flowers are deep rose pink double, some autumn colours.

Ultimate height   6m (20ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus avium (Gean or Wild Cherry)

Large indigenous tree often seen flowering in woodlands. Good for birds where avium comes from, which feed on the cherries. Flowering in April with single white blossom followed by small red cherries which are normally taken as soon as showing colour by birds.

Ultimate height   30m (98ft),  Spread   25m (82ft).

 

Prunus avium Plena

Double flowering wild cherry of a medium size, having a conical open shape, with a symmetrical crown. Flowers are white double hanging in pendulous bunches along the branches, tree is sterile so doesn’t produce fruit Leaves are green turning to shades of reds, oranges and yellow in autumn.

Ultimate height   15m (47ft),  Spread   10m (32ft).

 

Prunus x blireana (Flowering Plum)

A small growing beautiful tree, with coppery-purple foliage that compliments the the rose pink double flowers in March. Suitable where space is limited.

Ultimate height   5m (15ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus cerasifera Nigra (Black Cherry Plum)

A medium sized rounded head tree with deep purple-black leaves and branches. Single pink flowers appear in mid- March before the leaves. Good autumn colours, orange and reds.

Ultimate height   5m (15ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus cerasus Sempiflorens (All Saints Cherry)

Cultivated since the 18th century, a small round headed tree with slender branches. Flowers initially in April and then can flower on new growth from June to September with single flowers along branches. Leaves green and small, little autumn colour.

Ultimate height   6m (18ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus dulcis (Almond)

Medium sized tree with an upright habit when young. Single pink flowers are borne along the branches in March and April followed by velvety skinned green fruit, inside is the edible almond nut.

Ultimate height   6m (19ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

Prunus Gyioko

A strong growing tree with ascending branches, Leaves are green. showy creamy, semi double white flowers with green and pink blush in late April.

Ultimate height   6m (19ft),  Spread   5m (16ft).

 

Prunus Ichyo

Medium sized Japanese flowering cherry, upright when young, spreading with age. Leaves green then turning Orange-red in autumn. Flowers in clusters, double shell pink becoming white in April, lasting longer than other flowering cherries.

Ultimate height   5m (16ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus Kanzan

One of the most popular cherry trees. The bronze foliage unfurls in the spring turning green before turning shades of orange and reds in autumn. The flowers are blousy double pink/rose with a frilly edge from March to April. a good avenue tree.

Ultimate height   6m (16ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus Kiku-shidare-zakura (Cheals weeping)

A small weeping tree one of the smallest available. Bronze foliage when new, turning green and bronze and orange in autumn. Stunning display of large double pink blossoms in April-May covering the pendulous branches.

Ultimate height   3m (10ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus Kursar

Spreading flowering cherry tree, flowering in March-April, one of the first to flower, deep pink single blossoms. the reddish bronze young foliage turns to mid-green and the n turns red and gold in the autumn.

Ultimate height   4m (13ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus laurocerasus (see also Hedging and Forestry)

Standard 1.8m trunk, Ideal for screening over the top of a panel fence, can be trimmed to keep to required size.

 

Prunus lusitanica  Angustifolia(see also Hedging and forestry)

Standard 1.5m trunk.

 

Prunus Okame

Another small very early flowering cherry, prolific flowering with deep pink single blossom in early March, popular with bees as so early.Dark green leaves orange and red in autumn.

Ultimate height   4m (13ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus padus (Bird Cherry)

large growing indigenous tree, leaves green, long oval in shape. White single flowers on long racemes in April, strongly scented, followed by small black bitter fruits.

Ultimate height   10m (32ft),  Spread   8m (25ft).

 

Prunus Pandora

A spreading tree with masses of shell-pink, spring flowers and attractive bronze red new leaves which turn dark green in summer. In autumn, the foliage turns a vibrant orange. An ornamental cherry ideal for small gardens

Ultimate height   6m (19ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus pendula Pendula Rosea

Prunus pendula Pendula Rubra

As above but with deeper rose pink flowers.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   4m (16ft).

 

Prunus persicoides Spring Glow

Upright growing tree, leaves copper red colour remaining this colour till the autumn. Flowering before the leaves, pink large single blossoms, usually in the middle of March.

Ultimate height   4m (13ft),  Spread   2m (6ft).

 

Prunus pink Perfection

Medium sized flowering cherry producing clusters of frilly, double pink flowers in late spring, usually May. Leaves are light green and bronze when young turning to mid green before getting autumn tints of red and orange.

Ultimate height   5m (16ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus Pink Shell

An elegant ornamental cherry tree producing an outstanding show of cup-shaped shell-pink flowers set against pale green foliage in early April. The tree is small with a spreading habit and slightly pendulous branches. The foliage turns to shades of bright orange-red in autumn.

Ultimate height   4m (13ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

Prunus Royal Burgundy

A purple leaved form of Prunus Kanzan with large, candy-floss pink flowers during April and May. The leaves turn vibrant shades of bright scarlet in the autumn.

Ultimate height   6m (16ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus rufa (Himalayan Cherry)

This tree is primarily grown for shiny Mahogany peeling bark, similar to Prunus Serrula but smaller growing. Small white flowers, not very showy. Good tree for winter bark interest.

Ultimate height   4m (13ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus sargentii (Sargent’s Cherry)

One of the best cherries for multi-season interest, in April-May it produces rose-pink single flowers, followed by bronze copper foliage which turns green in the summer, before turning to fiery reds in the autumn. A quick growing tree with a spreading habit.

Ultimate height   6m (19ft),  Spread   5m (16ft).

 

Prunus sargentii Rancho

Upright columnar growing form of Sargentii.

Ultimate height   7m (24ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus serrula (Tibetan Birch-bark Cherry)

This cherry has polished mahogany coloured bark, which can be peeled away as the tree matures, it is especially valuable for winter interest. In spring, it has insignificant white flowers, which appear just as the leaves are starting to emerge, in the autumn the normally green leaves take on rich buttery tones before they drop.

Ultimate height   5m (16ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus serrulata sunset Boulevard

A tall growing columnar tree ideal for avenues, has somewhat outward curving branches, due to which a narrow vase-shaped crown forms. The leaf is green; when budding out its top is bronze coloured. Flowers white with a pink edge. Good autumn colours,

Ultimate height   9m (29ft),  Spread   4m (16ft).

Prunus Shirofugen

A spreading tree that is wider than it is tall when mature. , with flowers that sometimes last into June. The large, double, fragrant white blossom open from pink buds and darken into pink again just before they fall. These contrast very well against the rich, copper coloured young leaves.

Ultimate height   8m (25ft),  Spread   8m (25ft).

 

Prunus Shirotae (Mount Fuji Cherry)

This is a very elegant and rich flowering cherry. It blooms before the leaves in mid April with large, single or semi double, pure white flower with a sweet fragrance. Leaves are a lovely soft green with a feathered edge, It has a flat topped appearance.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

Prunus Shogetsu

A beautiful wide growing tree, with branches slightly pendulous. It bears a profusion of large white double frilled flowers opening from blush pink buds in May. The blossom has pinked edges similar to those of carnations. Young foliage is tinted bronze turning orange red in autumn.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

 

Prunus Spire

A tre with a narrow upright habit, spreading with age to a vase shape, covered in single pink flowers in April, showing up well with the young pinkish- bronze foliage. Foliage turns mid-green as summer progresses then turning to tints od red and orange in autumn. Grows well in all soils.

Ultimate height   5m (19ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

 

Prunus x subhirtella Rosea

As above but with soft pink semi double flowers.

Ultimate height   4m (17ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus x subhirtella Fukubana

Masses of semi-double, rose-pink flowers in April. The leaves are mid green in summer with some autumn tints.

Ultimate height   5m (19ft),  Spread   3m (10ft).

 

Prunus Tai Haku (Great White Cherry)

Covered in pale pink buds in mid-spring opening to large semi-double  white blossom, which hangs in small clusters with the young bronze foliage. Leaves turning mid green in summer, then turning to rich autumn tints. Bark is coppery red on mature trees. A very wide growing tree.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

 

 

Prunus Taoyame

 A cherry with semi-double shell pink flowers, up to 20 petals. The new growth is deeply bronze and the growth habit is informal, rounded to horizontal, with beautiful, coppery-red, glossy, peeling bark. Dark green leaves, turning yellow to orange in the autumn.

Ultimate height   5m (16ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus Trailblazer

This is a member of the Ornamental plums. Flowers are single white borne before the leaves in early spring, followed by large red-purple skinned plums, not a prolific cropper, which are ready to eat mid-September, not a prolific cropper. Leaves are purple-bronze, with some autumn colour before falling.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

Prunus Ukon

A vigorous growing Japanese cherry, with young bronze foliage becoming dark green with age. In early May the branches are laden with clusters of double yellow-white flowers emerging from pink buds. A spreading umbrella shaped tree.

Ultimate height   8m (25ft),  Spread   7m (23ft).

 

Prunus Umineko

An upright deciduous flowering cherry tree that has a large wine glass shape. The flowers are single white in the spring, covering the branches.  Foliage is light green, During the autumn the leaves turn to rich colours of red and orange.

Ultimate height   7m (23ft),  Spread   4m (13ft).

 

Prunus verucunda (Korean Hill Cherry)

A medium sized cherry with a spreading habit. The foliage is bronze-green when young, turning light green through the summer, producing good autumn colour of coppery red to purple. Flowers are single white in April to early May.

Ultimate height   4m (16ft),  Spread   6m (19ft).

 

Prunus x yedoensis

A graceful early flowering tree, with a spreading habit. Flowers are blush-white with an almond scent, they are borne on the branches from late March to early May. Green summer foliage with mainly yellow autumn foliage.

Ultimate height   7m (23ft),  Spread   8m (26ft).

 

Planting Guide

For further details and pricing, please download our .PDF catalogue using the link below:-

Landford Catalogue 2018.pdf (.PDF file, 259 KB)

 

 

 

 

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