cherry 'Spire'

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Spire' is a small deciduous tree with a compact, upright habit. Bronze young leaves turn orange and red in autumn. Single light pink flowers 3cm in width

cherry 'Spire'

Scientific classification

Species
cherry 'Spire' (Prunus 'Spire')
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of cherry 'Spire'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cherry 'Spire'

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cherry 'Spire' care guide

Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep water during dry spells, especially when young

Fertilizing

Balanced fruit or tree feed in early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus

Pests

May get caterpillars, leaf-mining moths, bullfinches and aphids

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