Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' | Cherry Blossom Tree
The Prunus Cerasifera Pissardi (Purple Leaved Cherry Plum)
This ornamental cherry plum has become one of the most popular trees on the market over the past few years for its deep burgundy leaves, almost no maintenance needed and no special soil requirements. It is very similar to the popular ‘cerasifera Nigra’ Prunus although its leaves allow a little more light to pass through creating an alluring purple glow in the sun.
The spectacular spring display of this cherry is a gorgeous eruption of pale white, beautifully symmetrical flowers with a deep raspberry center and a ripple of pink across the petals. The flowers pile high onto the stems, almost out of nowhere, and create a stunning combination with the purple leaves and antique bronze of the stems.
cerasifera Pissardi has a rounded form and it will grow to an estimated height and spread of 5 x 4 metres over the course of 15-20 years. This tree is tolerant of most positions and pollution; the purple leaved plum will do well almost anywhere. It really is a masterpiece of an ornamental tree for smaller spaces creating a wonderful foliage foil for other plants and a breathtaking spring display.
Variety Information
- Habit: Bushy
- Flower Colour: Pale Pink / White
- Flower Type: Single
- Foliage Colour: Purple
- Features: Spring Blossom, Autumn Colour
- Supplied As: 10L Pot / 15L / 18L Pot Half-Standard
- Height On Arrival Title: 1.5m 10L Pot Primrose-Supplied Tree / 1.8m 15L Primrose-Supplied Tree / 2.1m 18L Pot Half-Standard Primrose-Supplied Tree
- Supplied By: Primrose
- Supplied As 10L Pot
- Height on Arrival: 1.5m (5ft)
- Age: 2 Years with 4 Year Rootstock
- Rootstock: Colt
- Eventual Height & Spread: 4m x 4m (13 x 13ft)
Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.
Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.
Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.
Bare root and containerised trees have differing planting requirements, detailed below:
- Watering: Bare root trees should have their roots soaked in water for up to 2 hours before planting, while with containerised trees, it is important to drench their root ball before planting.
- Pruning: Another difference is that for bare root trees, it is useful to prune their woody roots back a few inches. However, for containerised trees, you should free any spiralized roots growing around their rootball's circumference.
- Planting: With bare root trees, you should dig a hole to enable the graft point to be above the soil, while with containerised trees, the pot should sit no lower than an inch below the ground.
- With both, you should dig a hole that is twice the radius of their rootball. Stake your trees no more than 2 - 3 inches from the stem, and make sure that they are pointing away from the prevailing wind.
- Fill the planting hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, finishing with fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Take care to not compress the soil.
- Once you are happy with your efforts, give your tree a generous watering.
- Add mulch on top (this can be bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould, and stones), and ensure that these do not touch the stem of the tree.
- Tie the stake to your tree (and leave space for growth), and place a rabbit guard around your tree to protect it from harmful pests.
- Apply fertiliser and replace decomposed mulch come spring. In autumn, remove fallen leaves to prevent the risk of disease. You should also make sure that the ties are not rubbing your tree.
Advice on hot and droopy plants
If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don’t worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it’s hot that water evaporates.
Just give them an off-schedule watering and they’ll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don’t like extremes.
- Hardiness: Cherry blossom trees can be found growing in far colder regions than the UK and therefore these mild winters will not affect your tree.
- Position: Cherry blossom trees are best planted in full sun, however they will also cope in more shaded locations.
- Soil: Soil types can be an unwelcome confusion as many plants will adapt to their conditions. Nonetheless, less than ideal conditions will certainly limit your cherry blossom’s growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your tree of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis; causing its roots to rot and creating an optimal environment for disease. Try to also avoid compressing the soil when planting.
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| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
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| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |