Prunus 'Accolade' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Higan cherry 'Accolade' (Prunus subhirtella) is an upright, overhanging, picturesque large shrub that produces pink, cupped flowers. They appear in April. The Higan cherry 'Accolade' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny, sheltered location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * cut flower * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * light green shoots * cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Higan cherry 'Accolade' are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall. Light green shoots. Higan cherry 'Accolade' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Higan cherry 'Accolade' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, overhanging, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear in April. They grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Container, cut, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus subhirtella 'Accolade' is a deep rooter.