A deciduous vase-shaped tree. Beautiful large, double dark pink flowers are borne profusely from mid to late spring. The young bronze leaves turn dark green as they age. The glowing display of orange and red foliage in autumn is wonderful to behold.

Cherries are fully hardy and need sunshine to thrive. They will grow in all but waterlogged soil. A low maintenance tree, cherries need very little pruning, mainly to cut out any diseased or dead wood. Prune in mid-summer if silver leaf is a problem. They do like a good weed, mulch and compost in spring. A medium tree and suitable for most gardens. Bees benefit from the flowers.

Soil: Prefers moist, deep, loamy soil but will grow in most well drained areas but would benefit from manure or compost to start

Lighting: Full sun

Blossom: Pink, double

Height and Spread at Maturity: 9-12m x 6-8m

Special features: Deciduous vase-shaped and ideal for most gardens.

Symbolism:
The Cherry tree has long been used to attract love. A feminine tree its planet is Venus and its Power is Love.