Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' - Spire Cherry - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' - Spire Cherry - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Spire Cherry

Prunus x hillieri 'Spire'

  • Narrow, upright crown with nearly vertical branches
  • Single pink flowers bloom before the leaves emerge
  • Leaves are bronze in the spring, becoming green in the summer
  • Fall foliage is a mix of yellow, orange and red
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
9-10 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A uniform, well-branched, columnar tree, good for small spaces or for a vertical accent.  

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Orange
Green (dark)
Burgundy
Red
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Prunus x hillieri 'Spire'