Autumnalis

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Prunus Autumnalis White is a small bushy flowering cherry tree, with white semi-double blossoms.

Autumnalis White has an unusual feature of coming into flower exceptionally early in the year, making it a cheerful sight in the gloom of mid-winter when all else seems dead. In fact it is very sensitive to warm spells at the end of autumn - a few mild days in December will cause a light flush of blossom to appear, before being gradually replaced by the full flowering of larger and more profuse spring blossom. Although winter frosts will kill the blossom, more flowers will usually appear throughout January and February.

Prunus x subhirtella

Autumnalis flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

Autumnalis characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Autumnalis?Beginner
• Which awards has Autumnalis received?RHS AM - 1912RHS AGM (former) - 1993
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented foliage
• Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
• Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
• WildlifeAttractive to birds
• What colour is the blossom of Autumnalis?White
• Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
• When is Autumnalis in flower?JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Where does Autumnalis originate from?Japan
• Annual cycleDeciduous

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What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.