Prunus 'Spire'

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Ornamental cherryTree, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Prunus 'Spire' is a popular ornamental cherry with conical, almost upright growth, grown in streets, parks and gardens. Its pretty pink blooms appear as an impressive froth of colour from early April, earlier than other ornamental cherries. This is complemented beautifully with its foliage, which starts off a rich reddish-purple, later turning yellowish, and then deep green, before rich red autumn tints finish its display.

Grow Prunus 'Spire' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Pruning is seldom necessary, but over-large trees may be trimmed in late summer. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Prunus ‘Spire’ and wildlife

Prunus ‘Spire’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Prunus ‘Spire’ poisonous?

Prunus ‘Spire’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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