Purple Leaf Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy'
The Highlights
- All the gorgeous blossom and warm autumn colour of a regular flowering cherry tree, but with purple leaves...
- Royal Burgundy is a more compact sport (mutation) of a Kanzan cherry blossom with wine-dark purple leaves that emerge in spring with the flowers, which last for 5-10 days. These are double, rose coloured and ruffled, creating the effect of a fluffy pink canopy!
- You'll get the best flowers by planting Royal Burgundy in full sun - we also recommend showing it off against a light coloured background
- In autumn the leaves turn to warm scarlet and orange tones and the shimmering copper coloured bark stands out in the winter landscape
- Suitable for small gardens, Royal Burgundy grows to a compact 5x4m within 20 years
- This undemanding tree is happy in any moist, well drained soil except for chalk
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- All the gorgeous blossom and warm autumn colour of a regular flowering cherry tree, but with purple leaves...
- Royal Burgundy is a more compact sport (mutation) of a Kanzan cherry blossom with wine-dark purple leaves that emerge in spring with the flowers, which last for 5-10 days. These are double, rose coloured and ruffled, creating the effect of a fluffy pink canopy!
- You'll get the best flowers by planting Royal Burgundy in full sun - we also recommend showing it off against a light coloured background
- In autumn the leaves turn to warm scarlet and orange tones and the shimmering copper coloured bark stands out in the winter landscape
- Suitable for small gardens, Royal Burgundy grows to a compact 5x4m within 20 years
- This undemanding tree is happy in any moist, well drained soil except for chalk
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Average Pest/ Disease Resistance
May get aphids and need protection from caterpillars and leaf-mining moths. Can be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.MORE
A little watering when new.
When newly planted, the trees would love a little watering at least once a month for the initial couple of months. Afterwards keep moist but well drained.
Full sun
This cherry tree loves full sun exposure or a sheltered locaton,allowing all the nutrients to create blossom in your garden. When choosing a spot away from strong winds, it will help all the resources to go towards growing the blossom and protection of its display.
Happy in most soils
Adapts to clay,loam and sandy soil
Little or no pruning required
Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower