Dwarf Russian Almond Blossom Tree | Prunus tenella 'Firehill'
The most beautiful blossoms
Grown by Danielle
South Downs National Park
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The highlights
- Characterful bushy tree
- Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
- Glossy green foliage, pink spring blossoms
- RHS Plants for Pollinators
Description
- A small deciduous shrub or tree with abundant bowl-shaped deep pink flowers in spring
- Regarded as the most attractive dwarf almond blossom
- Upright woody stems covered in narrow dark green foliage
- An eyecatching plant which is compact enough to grow in pots and also looks great as part of a wildlife-friendly border or informal low hedge
- Very hardy even in the coldest winters, and easy to grow
- RHS Plants for Pollinators - this plant is beneficial to bees, butterflies and other insects
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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How to grow
How to grow
Good pest and disease resistance
May need protection from caterpillars and leaf-mining moths. Sometimes affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker or blossom wilt - you can prevent these infections by spacing trees apart well and maintaining good airflow through the branches by pruning out any that cross over.
Full sun to partial shade
This tree will be fine with a little partial shade but loves full sun exposure or a sheltered location, allowing all the nutrients to create blossom in your garden. Choosing a spot away from strong winds will help all the tree's resources to go towards growing and maintaining the blossom.
Any moist, well-draining soil except chalk
Adapts to clay, loam and sandy soil, but avoid chalk soils.
Prune annually
Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf. Prune in the dormant season (November-February) to maintain the shape.
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South Downs National Park
Meet Danielle
110 years' expertise free with every tree
Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
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