Flowering Cherries.

The masses of frothy pink or white blossoms are for many the childhood memories of Spring. There are many small Cherry trees suitable for the average garden. Flowering Cherries are undemanding plants, requiring a reasonably fertile soil in an open sunny position. Pruning consists of cutting out misplaced and damaged branches in late summer,(cuts heal quickly at this time, reducing the chances of infections). Recommended Cherries: Prunus subhirtella "Autumnalis" : For people who can´t wait for spring, this pretty 15´ tree produces white blossom during mild spells from November till April. Prunus "Pandora" :Excellent soft pink blossom in March/April on a 20´ upright tree. Prunus "Amanagawa": Double,pale pink blossom in april on an tree that has the appearance of a Lombardy poplar. Prunus "Kanzan" : The most popular japanese cherry. Candy pink, double flowers in April on a shuttlecock shaped tree. Prunus "Kiku-shidare Sakura" : Beautiful double pink blossom on a weeping tree.