Prunus 'Accolade'

Regarded as one of the most attractive of the early-flowering ornamental cherries, award-winning Prunus 'Accolade' is a small deciduous tree of spreading habit. Opening from dark pink buds, profuse semi-double, shell pink flowers held in drooping clusters appear in early to mid spring. The blooms are quite large, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), and they count up to 10-12 petals. Born in abundance along the bare branches, they provide a breathtaking floral display. As the flowers wane, the ovate, dark green leaves emerge and create a fresh summer canopy before warming up to brilliant orange in fall. As the leaves fall, they reveal smooth dark red bark, adding winter interest to the landscape. A graceful, ornamental cherry tree that makes a fine specimen for the lawn.

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Prunus 'accolade'

Prunus 'Accolade'

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