Prunus 'First Blush' cherry blossom tree

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Prunus 'First Blush' Tree

Upright Flowering Cherry Trees

First Blush' has double pink flowers, with stunning autumn shades of orange and red

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 6 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Bright pink blossom in spring

Soil Prefers well-draining soil

Description

Prunus 'First Blush' has an upright form and beautiful pink double flowers. The pink flowers are fragrant and produced in abundance in early spring. Prunus 'First Blush' also has green foliage that turns attractive shades of orange and red in autumn.

Growing to 6 x 3 metres in 20 years, the slender upright habit makes this Cherry Blossom tree an ideal choice for avenue planting or when space is limited. We think it looks glorious in gardens of all sizes though. This variety grows well in full sun to partial shade.

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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