Prunus campanulata Felix Jury
- Flowering month: March
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower colour: Pink - dark
- Height 10 years: 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
- Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
Felix Jury is a small flowering cherry tree, typical of the species Prunus campanulata - the Formosan Cherry.
The blossom arrives early in the spring, and is a deep pink colour, with contrasting golden yellow stamens.
What will it look like?
Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied.
(Approx. girth: 6/8).
Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.
Leaves may not be present during winter, and we may prune some shoots to fit the delivery carton. Size may vary during the season and between batches.
The container (if supplied) is only used for transporting the tree, which should then be planted out in the garden or in a much larger patio planter (not all species are suitable for patio planting).
How to grow
The species Prunus campanulata generally prefers a climate which is slightly warmer than we have in the UK. However Felix Jury is one of the hardiest forms of this species and suitable for most areas - but plant in a sheltered spot for best results.
Felix Jury characteristics
Growing
- Attractive features:
Attractive flowers
- Height 10 years:
1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
- Growth habit:
Columnar / Fastigiate
- Growth rate:
Slow
- Vigour:
Slightly small
- Site conditions:
Occasional drought
- Useful for:
Small spaces
- Pruning:
Prune after flowering
- Gardening skill:
Average
Identification
- Country of origin:
China Japan
- Flowering month:
March
- Flowering season:
Mid-season
- Flower colour:
Pink - dark
- Flower form:
Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf/Flower sequence:
Leaves appear first
- Leaf colour:
Green
- Leaf colour - young:
Green
- Annual cycle:
Deciduous
Similar varieties
PrunusCollingwood IngramAn outstanding small flowering cherry, with deep pink blossom and attractive autumn colour.
PrunusKursarA small ornamental early-flowing cherry tree, with profuse blossom.
How to choose a flowering cherry tree
We have a very wide range of flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.
