Prunus 'Accolade' | Cherry 'Accolade' - 180-220cm, 25lt 5ft-8ft | 1m-2.5m and rock and gravel gardens

and rock and gravel gardens

It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has a spread of 4-5 feet

meaning it can be pruned hard in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms

not very tasteful fruits on female trees

deep crimson red flowers with yellow anthers blooming in spring and early summer

Prunus 'Accolade' | Cherry 'Accolade' - 180-220cm, 25lt 5ft-8ft | 1m-2.5m and rock and gravel gardensPrunus 'Accolade' is a small to medium sized deciduous tree that is highly valued for its stunning display of pink flowers in spring. It is a hybrid of Prunus sargentii and Prunus subhirtella, and was first introduced in Japan in the 1950s. In spring, the tree produces large, semi double, pink flowers that emerge from deep pink buds. The flowers are borne in clusters along the branches and create a beautiful show of color. As the season progresses,