'Kursar' Dwarf Cherry Blossom Tree
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Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Kursar' Dwarf Cherry Blossom Tree
- A well-shaped, compact flowering cherry with vibrant pink blossom and impressive autumn colour
- At just under 3 x 3m, this is the ideal flowering tree for a smaller garden
- Early flowering between March-April with clusters of deep pink, single flowers
- Red-bronze foliage matures to mid-green before taking on warm red and gold tones in the autumn
- Attracts pollinators to your garden and provides vital nectar and pollen for early bees
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Kursar' Dwarf Cherry Blossom Tree is a compact variety excellent for long-term container growing. Start with a 40-50cm diameter pot and repot every 2-3 years. Ensure the pot has good drainage. Protect the roots from severe frosts below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Kursar' Dwarf Cherry Blossom Tree grows to a compact height of 3 to 4 metres, with a similar spread of 3 to 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Kursar' Dwarf 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?
'Kursar' Dwarf 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?
'Kursar' Dwarf 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?
'Kursar' Dwarf 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?
The 'Kursar' cherry blossom 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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