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Shosar Flowering Cherry Tree
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A strong growing fastigiate tree, Shosar (Prunus 'Shosar') is known for its pretty, clear pink flowers, which appear in late March and excellent autumn colours. Another variety bred by Collingwood Ingram, in the United Kingdom.
A medium height tree, so expect a height of up to 6 metres (20 foot) after 10 years.
Shosar is supplied at a height of between 1.5 and 2.0 metres in a 7-12 litre container for year round planting and better results than from either bare-root or rootballed stock.
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Smaller Ornamental Cherry Trees
Other ornamental cherry trees that are described as small, compact, upright, fastigiate, puny, diddly, cute or wee are as follows:
Prunus Amanogawa (Flagpole Cherry). 4m x 1m (height x width) at 10 years. RHS Award, chalk/clay tolerant, scented double pink flowers.
Prunus Snow Goose. (height x width) at 10 years. Single white flowers, chalk/clay tolerant
Prunus Litigiosa (Tassel Cherry). 3m x 1.5m (height x width) at 10 years. White/pink tinged flowers and protruding anthers (dangly bits in the middle that look like thick cotton)
Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Fruit On Ornamental Cherry Trees
If any fruits are formed, they will be small, inedible and barely noticeable.
