Prunus tomentosa

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Prunus tomentosa is a tough, deciduous shrub cultivated for its seasonal blossom and reliable fruiting. As spring begins, the stems become heavily decorated with light pink to white flowers, appearing before the leaves and creating a strong early display. By early summer, these blooms develop into small, bright red cherries. The plant grows into a wide, naturally bushy shape, making it suitable for informal hedges, feature planting, or use within productive gardens. Hardy and adaptable, it delivers interest across several seasons while combining decorative qualities with practical value.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 2-2.5m
Flowering Month
  • March
  • April
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Scented
  • Spring flowering
  • Loved by garden birds

How to care for Prunus tomentosa

Light:
Full sun is ideal for strong flowering and reliable fruiting; light shade is tolerated but reduces yield.

Soil:
Grows best in well-drained soil and adapts to sandy, loamy, or slightly alkaline ground; avoid waterlogged sites.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it is moderately drought tolerant, though fruiting improves with occasional watering in dry spells.

Pruning:
Prune after flowering or harvest to maintain shape and encourage productive new growth; remove congested or damaged branches.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser if grown for fruit; otherwise, a mulch is sufficient.

Notes

Deciduous shrub or small tree

Profuse spring blossom, usually pale pink to white

Produces red cherries in early summer

Attractive, lightly textured foliage

Naturally spreading, bushy habit

Good choice for wildlife-friendly gardens

Suitable for hedging, informal borders, and productive planting

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