Prunus Spire

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Prunus hillieri Spire, Prunus x hillieri Spire, Prunus Spire Tree, Prunus Spire Cherry Tree, Prunus hillieri, Cherry Spire Tree, Hillieri Spire, Prunus hillieri Spire Tree, Hillieri Spire Cherry

Prunus x hillieri Spire is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of white blossoms in spring just before the foliage emerges. New foliage in spring is a distinctive bronze colour, which ages to mid-green, then develops colourful orange and yellow tones in autumn before falling. This deciduous tree grows with a narrow vase shape to about 10 m tall and 5 m wide. Prunus Spire is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in Japanese and cottage gardens.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Prunus hillieri Spire, Prunus x hillieri Spire, Prunus Spire Tree, Prunus Spire Cherry Tree, Prunus hillieri, Cherry Spire Tree, Hillieri Spire, Prunus hillieri Spire Tree, Hillieri Spire Cherry

Prunus Spire Details

Prunus x hillieri Spire is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of white blossoms in spring just before the foliage emerges. The flowers age to become pink before being shed. New foliage in spring is a distinctive bronze colour, which ages to mid-green, then develops colourful orange and yellow tones in autumn before falling. This deciduous tree grows with a narrow vase shape to about 10 m tall and 5 m wide, and performs best when planted in a full sun position on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and periods of dry. Prunus Spire is a stunning tree when in flower and makes a fine addition to any garden. It is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in Japanese and cottage gardens.