Prunus cerasifera Crimson Pointe ('Cripoizam')
flowering cherry blossom tree ( syn. Prunus cerasifera 'Cripoizam' )
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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
A striking choice for smaller gardens, 'Crimson Pointe' boasts an upright, columnar growth habit and dense purple foliage, offering a sleeker, space-saving alternative to Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'. While it may bear edible round fruit that ripens in mid-summer, its true charm lies in its vibrant purple leaves that create a captivating contrast with the elegant white blossoms, occasionally blushed with a delicate pink hue, that form in mid spring.
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 shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.