Accolade Flowering Cherry is a stunning deciduous tree with an airy spreading crown and bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The heavy coating of semi-double soft pink flowers hang from the bare branches in spring. Simple green leaves follow and turns yellow or orange in fall. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils. Has good disease resistance.
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
20’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
20’ - 25’ |
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Spacing: |
22’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem. Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight. Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Viburnum, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Prunus 'Accolade'
