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Prunus gondouinii 'Schnee' Tree

Name: Prunus gondouinii 'Schnee' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PGS.PS.45.1
Price: 295.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Duke Cherry Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8m x 4m in 20 years

Foliage Oval green leaves turn orange and gold in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Large single white flowers in clusters

Fruit Ornamental red fruits emerge in spring

Position Full sun in a sheltered site

Description

Prunus gondouinii 'Schnee' is a small and attractive flowering cherry tree, typically rounded in shape, reaching an approximate height of 8 metres and a spread of 4 metres. Its densely packed branches display oval, dark green leaves that turn beautiful shades of gold and orange in autumn. Before the leaves emerge, single large white flowers bloom in clusters of about 10 in springtime, from April to early May. These are followed by a small number of red fruits, encouraging birds and other wildlife to the garden.

The Duke Cherry Tree prefers a position in full sun and thrives in moist but well-drained soils. This tree is popular for decorating parks, patios, and small gardens.

AKA Duke Cherry 'Schnee'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Flowering Cherry trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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