'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Matsumae-beni-murasaki'
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2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus 'Matsumae-beni-murasaki'
- A spectacularly showy cherry blossom, 'Candy Floss' (sometimes known by its Japanese name, 'Matsumae-beni-murasaki') wows with its fully double, voluminous pink blooms.
- Alongside the fantastic flowers, the tree also has attractive foliage; starting out with a bronze shimmer, the leaves develop into a fully green colour before finishing up in autumn with fiery shades of orange.
- An interesting feature of this variety is the almost velvety texture the flowers take on as they get older. The petals have a scallop-like frill to them which further adds to their textural quality.
- Fully hardy in nature, 'Candy Floss' will easily withstand whatever the British winter can throw at it. Just plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position and your tree will thrive.
- Growing to an ultimate height of around five metres or so, this medium-sized tree will make an excellent feature tree, or planted as part of a Japanese-style planting scheme.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree adapts well to pots. Use a 50-60cm pot. It can be grown long-term but requires vigilant watering in summer. Protect the pot during severe winters below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Candy Floss' Cherry Blossom Tree generally requires pruning in mid-summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease, removing crossing branches to open up the canopy by about 0.5m.
How hardy is this plant?
Prunus 'Matsumae-beni-murasaki' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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