Prunus pendula Stellata

Flowering month: April
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flower size: Medium
Flower colour: Pink - light
Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth habit: Spreading

Prunus pendula Stellata is named after its characteristic star-shaped flowers. The blossom is a pretty pale pink colour, and borne in profusion, before the foliage appears.

The tree grows with a wide-spreading form.

Stellata was developed in the USA, but named and publicised by English enthusiast Collingwood Ingram.

Stellata trees for sale

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Item

Height in 10 years

Price inc. VAT

Quantity

2-year Stellata tree - in a 12L pot

2.5m-4m tall after 10 years

£45.95

Prices include VAT if applicable.

Stellata characteristics

Growing

Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth habit: Spreading
Vigour: Average vigour
Blossom duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Hardiness rating (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
Pruning: Light prune
Gardening skill: Suitable for beginners

Identification

Country of origin: United States
Flowering month: April
Flowering season: Mid-season
Flower colour: Pink - light
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flower size: Medium
Leaf colour: Green
Leaf colour - young: Green
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit

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