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Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a small, long-blooming, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree with an upright, spreading to rounded habit, and deep green leaves, turning golden and bronze in autumn. Lovely, semi-double, rosy-pink flowers fade to soft pink and open from dark pink buds, blooming intermittently from November to March. Pea-sized, black fruits ripe in summer and attract birds. Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a naturally occurring hybrid, native to Japan, longer-lived than other ornamental cherries. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is very tolerant of summer heat and winter cold, as well as urban pollution and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. Winter-flowering Cherry 'Autumnalis Rosea' creates a wonderful display all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or lawn tree in informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Ideal for urban conditions. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is an elegant ornamental flowering cherry highly valued for extending seasonal interest in the garden. This small deciduous tree or large shrub produces delicate semi-double pale pink to white blossoms intermittently from late autumn through mild winter periods and into early spring, bringing welcome colour when little else is flowering. Its graceful branching structure and light green foliage, which turns warm yellow and bronze in autumn, add further ornamental appeal.

Ideal for medium and larger gardens, it suits lawns, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. Its relatively compact habit makes it suitable for urban gardens where space is limited compared with larger cherry varieties. Best planted in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun or light partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position protected from harsh winds.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ also attracts early pollinators during mild winter spells, making it valuable for biodiversity. Its graceful form and unusual flowering season create a striking focal point throughout the colder months.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a small, long-blooming, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree with an upright, spreading to rounded habit, and deep green leaves, turning golden and bronze in autumn. Lovely, semi-double, rosy-pink flowers fade to soft pink and open from dark pink buds, blooming intermittently from November to March. Pea-sized, black fruits ripe in summer and attract birds. Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a naturally occurring hybrid, native to Japan, longer-lived than other ornamental cherries. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is very tolerant of summer heat and winter cold, as well as urban pollution and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. Winter-flowering Cherry 'Autumnalis Rosea' creates a wonderful display all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or lawn tree in informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Ideal for urban conditions. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning.

This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning.

This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’, often called the Weeping Higan Cherry, is a graceful ornamental tree prized for its elegant cascading branches and soft pink spring blossoms. When trained or pruned into a ball shape, this cultivar transforms from its naturally weeping habit into a striking, rounded standard—creating a perfect floral sphere atop a clear stem that becomes a captivating focal point in any garden.

In ball form, the delicate, nodding branchlets are encouraged to sweep uniformly around the crown, producing a symmetrical orb that showcases the tree’s blossom display and refined silhouette. In early spring, clouds of pale to mid-pink flowers envelop the ball, attracting pollinators and adding romantic colour. Through summer and autumn the fresh foliage—fresh green turning darker with age—adds enduring structure, and in winter the bare framework offers sculptural interest.

This tree thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture, particularly in its early years. It suits formal and informal gardens alike: as a standout centrepiece in a lawn, beside a terrace, or as an accent in mixed borders. With light maintenance and careful pruning to retain its ball form, Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’ delivers year-round beauty and seasonal spectacle.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rubra’ is a small, slow growing, deciduous tree of weeping habit, usually grafted on a stem, with slender pendulous branches. Narrow, ovate, green leaves are green-bronze when they emerge and turn orange and red in autumn. Single, deep pink flowers open from dark pink buds and bloom abundantly in early spring and cover the branches before the leaves emerge. Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rubra’ is adaptable to any type of soil, except heavy and waterlogged. It prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is very resistant to heat and frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, winter winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Weeping Cherry ‘Pendula Rubra’ is a wonderful, elegant, flowering cherry tree, perfect as a specimen plant for smaller, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders, for informal hedges and screens, and suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus '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, the leaves emerge, providing a fresh green backdrop for the flowers. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant shade of orange-red, adding to the tree's ornamental appeal. Prunus 'Accolade' is a relatively slow-growing tree, reaching a height of around 20 feet (6 meters) with a similar spread. It has a vase-shaped habit, with a broad, spreading crown and a single trunk. The bark is smooth and grey-brown, and the branches are slender and somewhat weeping. This tree prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is generally low maintenance and has few pest or disease problems. It is a great choice for a small garden or as a specimen tree in a larger landscape. Its stunning spring display and attractive fall color make it a popular choice for homeowners, landscapers, and garden designers alike.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Prunus 'Kursar' is a distinguished variety of ornamental cherry tree, appreciated for its abundant, deep pink blossoms that grace its branches in spring, creating a breathtaking display. This small, deciduous tree exhibits a compact growth habit, typically reaching around 8 meters in height when fully mature, making it a suitable choice for smaller gardens or landscapes.

The leaves of Prunus 'Kursar' emerge with a bronze hue, transitioning to green as they mature, and finally adopting vibrant shades of orange and red in the autumn, adding a secondary layer of aesthetic appeal to the plant. The blossoms are not only a visual delight but also attract various pollinators, benefiting local ecosystems. While it does not bear commercially valuable fruit, its ornamental charm compensates abundantly.

Originating from a hybridization program, Prunus 'Kursar' is celebrated for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in well-drained soils and sunny locations. It is often utilized as a specimen tree in residential and public gardens for its impressive floral display and the scenic ambiance it provides. Regular pruning and care ensure its optimal growth and longevity, allowing it to be a timeless addition to any garden setting, invoking the ethereal beauty of spring year after year.

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia,' commonly known as Portuguese Laurel or Myrtle-leaf Cherry, is a beautiful evergreen tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Native to Portugal, it has become a popular ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes around the world. This compact tree can reach a height of about 6-10 feet (2-3 meters) and a spread of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters), making it ideal for smaller spaces or as a hedging plant.

One of the most striking features of Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' is its glossy, dark green leaves, which have a unique myrtle-like shape. The leaves are lance-shaped, elliptical, and have finely serrated edges. They provide a year-round display of rich green foliage, adding an elegant touch to any setting.

In late spring and early summer, this tree produces small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in dense, erect clusters. The blossoms are a valuable nectar source for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Once pollinated, the flowers give way to small, round, red to dark-purple berries, adding further visual interest and attracting birds to the garden.

The 'Myrtifolia' variety of Prunus lusitanica is prized for its compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or screens. When planted closely together, the trees form a dense, evergreen barrier, providing privacy and a lush backdrop for other garden elements. Additionally, the tree's dense foliage also acts as a natural sound barrier, reducing noise pollution.

This tree is adaptable to a range of soil types, from sandy to clayey, and prefers well-drained soil. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established. Regular watering during its initial growth period helps establish a strong root system, after which it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.

While generally hardy, Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' may be susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases like leaf spot or powdery mildew. Regular inspections and appropriate measures can prevent these issues from becoming significant problems.

Overall, Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' is a charming and versatile tree that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape, whether as a focal point, a hedge, or a beautiful backdrop for other plants. Its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and wildlife-friendly berries make it a favorite among gardeners seeking an evergreen tree with year-round interest.

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Novita’ is a vigorous, fast-growing, tree-like, evergreen shrub with a dense crown, large, obovate, very glossy leaves, soft green when young and dark green when mature. It rarely flowers when young, but once established, it flowers abundantly unless pruned. Flowers are small and white and followed by large, black berries. Prunus laurocerasus ‘Novita’ grows best in slightly deep, fertile, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade, but is tolerant of full shade as well. It is resistant of frost and can withstand very low temperatures. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, salt and air pollution. May suffer from chlorosis when planted in poor, shallow, chalky soil. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Generally, pest-free. Cherry Laurel ‘Novita’ is an extremely resilient variety of laurel, perfect for hedges and screens, especially in shady areas, in informal, cottage, coastal, and woodland gardens. Great for banks and slopes or as a ground cover.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Prunus x blireana is a small, robust, vase-shaped, ornamental cherry tree with slender, slightly arching branches and dark green leaves, reddish-purple when young. Slightly fragrant, double, mauve-pink flowers that appear with the leaves and bloom abundantly in early spring. Prunus x blireana is a cross between the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) and the Purple-leaved plum (Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’). It is sterile, therefore does not produce fruit. It grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable to other types of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late winter frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Tolerant of urban conditions. Blireana Plum is an attractive, very decorative cherry tree with wonderful flowers and good autumn foliage. It is perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Great for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for planting along driveways and avenues. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku Shidare’, also known as the weeping cherry ‘Kiku Shidare Zakura’, is a stunning ornamental tree ideal for adding elegance and seasonal drama to gardens. Its compact size and graceful, pendulous branches make it particularly well-suited for small to medium gardens, courtyards, or as a specimen tree in prominent positions.

In early to mid-spring, it becomes a focal point, erupting in masses of fragrant, deep pink double blossoms that create a waterfall of color. The tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 3.5 meters), making it manageable and easy to incorporate into landscape designs. For best results, it should be planted in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained, fertile soil.

A sheltered spot protects its early blossoms from harsh winds or frost. Its romantic weeping habit and vivid spring display make it perfect for creating a peaceful, picturesque garden setting.

Prunus Kanzan is a beautiful, medium-sized, ornamental, deciduous cherry tree of vase-shaped when young, spreading and rounded habit when mature. Its ovate, toothed dark green leaves are coppery-red when young and in shades of orange and bronze in autumn. The profusion of bright pink, double flowers bloom in clusters before the leaves emerge. Flowers are sterile and are not followed by fruit. Prunus Kanzan thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. It is necessary to prune it after flowering, but is generally low maintenance plant. Susceptible to many diseases and pests and may be short-lived. Cherry Kanzan is one of the most ornamental of flowering cherries. It’s a stunning, elegant tree, whether as a specimen plant or planted in groups, great for small informal, cottage and urban gardens. Excellent for streets and parks. Suitable for growing in containers or as a bonsai.

Prunus serrulata ‘Taihaku’, commonly known as the Great White Cherry, is a superb ornamental tree well-suited to spacious gardens where its striking beauty can be fully appreciated. Renowned for its large, snow-white blossoms in early to mid-spring, it creates a dramatic and uplifting focal point in the landscape. Its broad, spreading canopy—paired with bronzed young leaves that mature to green—offers both seasonal interest and dappled shade throughout the growing season.

Reaching a mature height of around 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 meters), with a similar spread, ‘Taihaku’ is ideal for open lawns, feature planting, or lining avenues. It thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. While it is hardy and tolerant of urban pollution, it also performs well in coastal gardens, provided it is given some shelter from strong, salt-laden winds. With proper positioning, it will reward gardeners with a magnificent spring display and graceful presence all year round.

Prunus Lusitanica is a vigorous, evergreen shrub of bushy, spreading habit, dark brown bark, dense branches, vivid red when young, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Small, fragrant, white flowers bloom in profusion in summer and are followed by dark purple fruits in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds.

Prunus Lusitanica grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, even poor, shallow, or chalky. It prefers full sun to partial shade, but is tolerant of full shade as well. Once established, it is resistant to drought, heat, wind, and air pollution. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Generally, pest-free.

Portuguese Laurel Cherry is a beautiful plant, perfect for long-lasting privacy hedges in informal, cottage, and woodland gardens, especially in shady areas. It forms dense and attractive windbreaks and screens. It reduces noise and pollution, therefore, suitable for urban areas. Great for banks and slopes and shrub borders.

Prunus ‘Pandora’ is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of initially columnar habit, but more vase-shaped as it matures. Ovoid, dark green leaves are bronze when they emerge, and red-orange in autumn. White, pink-tinged flowers bloom in early spring, on bare branches before the leaves, creating a lovely display. Flowers are occasionally followed by red, cherry-like fruits. Attractive to birds and bees. Prunus ‘Pandora’ grows best in deep, fertile, loamy, moist and well-drained soil, in full sun, but can adapt to various types of soils, except too wet or waterlogged. It is resistant to cold, but should be protected from strong winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Cherry 'Pandora' is a wonderful, ornamental flowering tree, crating beautiful display in any informal, cottage or urban garden. Stunning as a specimen plant or planted in small groups. Suitable for growing in containers, therefore, excellent for patio and roof gardens.