Tree of The Week Winter Flowering Pink Cherry

Plants that flower throughout the winter are far from common and trees that flower in the winter are even thinner on the ground.

One exception to this rule is Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’, winter flowering cherry.  A small ornamental tree that will only grow to 8m/26ft and can be found in flower on and off from November through March offering a bit of excitement when there is little else on offer in the garden. Its flowers of pale pink turning white can be cut and used to add a touch of colour to the house. In the spring it has small dark green leaves that do not provide too much shade in the summer, then in the autumn  they turn lovely shades of red and orange before giving way to the flowers in winter.