Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' (Spire Cherry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPrunus
Speciesx hillieri
Cultivar'Spire'
SynonymsPrunus 'Hillieri Spire'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-16
Temperature (°F)-5
Height8 - 12 m
Spread3 - 4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeNarrow upright.
LandscapeAccent or specimen tree, mass plantings, informal gardens, flower gardens, borders, screening, flowering tree groves.
PropagationThis cultivar can be propagated by cuttings or budding.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-draining loam, sandy, clay or chalky soils of any pH.
PestsCaterpillars, leaf-mining moths and aphids, bullfinches which eat the buds.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth woody bark with small leaf and flower stem scars on mature branches.
Leaf DescriptionSimple pinnate leaves.
Flower DescriptionSimple, singular 5-petaled blossoms with 3 - 5 long pistils that bloom after leaves emerge.
Fruit DescriptionSmall, round and edible cherry-like pomes may occasionally grow.
Colour DescriptionVery pale pink blossoms with blush pink and yellow pistils. Light green foliage in the summer which turns beautiful shades of reds and oranges in autumn. Grey-brown bark and cherry-red pomes.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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