Prunus 'Pink Shell'
flowering cherry blossom tree ( syn. Prunus × yedoensis 'Pink Shell' )
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This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Famed for its namesake blossoms shaped like delicate pink shells, this Japanese cherry unveils a profusion of uniquely cup-shaped, light pink flowers that cascade along its gracefully drooping branches in spring. The abundant blooms emerge a deep pink from buds before opening to softer, paler pink flowers, and as the season continues, the petals fade to pure white. The distinctive flowers, orange-tinged autumnal foliage, and gently pendulous habit give 'Pink Shell' year-round ornamental appeal perfect for small gardens.
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.