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Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'
Notes

Uses: Erect ornamental plum with clusters of white flowers in spring.
Hardy tree with a non invasive root system and is suitable for a variety of urban sites.
Does best in full sun and with moist well drained soil.
Tree has an erect fastigiate shape and is ideal for spaces that are limited in width.
Can be used in clumps or in avenues as a screen.
New foliage has a red flush and autumn colour is spectacular.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-conical_d Conical
  • Height 4-6m
  • Spread 1.5-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)