Pink Flowering Cherry Prunus Accolade
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All prices include VAT. As trees are living and growing, on occasion the height may exceed the range indicated above.
All prices include VAT. As trees are living and growing, on occasion the height may exceed the range indicated above.
All prices include VAT. As trees are living and growing, on occasion the height may exceed the range indicated above.

British Grown - The British Grown logo denotes plants and trees that have been both propagated and grown in the UK. Read more
Product description
PRUNUS ACCOLADE – Accolade Cherry
Characteristics
Accolade is a small spreading tree with lots of pink semi-double flowers which later fade to pale pink. One of the earliest flowering cherries it starts to blossom at the beginning of April, it blooms very abundantly even as a young tree.
Prunus ‘Accolade’ is a cross between Prunus sargentii from which it gains good autumn colour and Prunus x subhirtella which shows in the lightly twigged nature of its branching and early flowering. Reaching a maximum height of 8m (24ft) with a 5m (16ft) spread this is an ideal flowering tree for a small garden.
Where to grow
Ornamental cherries grow best in full sun on moist fertile deep loamy soils. They will therefore grow well in most garden or parkland positions. Poor soils should have organic matter added to the backfill during planting. Do not be tempted to plant a cherry in the same spot from which another cherrry has been removed as replant disease will, in all probability, prevent good growth.
Did you know?
It was selected in 1952 by Waterers nurseries in Woking, Surrey. The accolade is a ceremony to confer knighthood by the tapping of the flat side of a sword on the shoulders.
Features
- Mature height
- Small - 5-10 metres
- Spread
- 0-5 metres
- Shape / habit
- Open
- Spreading
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Soil type
- All soil types
- Sun levels
- Partial shade
- Difficulty / hard to grow
- Easy
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Deciduous
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Autumn colour
- Orange
- Yellow
- Leaf
- Green
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Flowering type
- Semi-double
- Flowering month
- March
- April
- Uses
- Parkland Tree
- Small garden Tree
- City/Urban Sites
- Flower Arranging
Features
- Mature height
- Small - 5-10 metres
- Spread
- 0-5 metres
- Shape / habit
- Open
- Spreading
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Soil type
- All soil types
- Sun levels
- Partial shade
- Difficulty / hard to grow
- Easy
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Deciduous
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Autumn colour
- Orange
- Yellow
- Leaf
- Green
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Flowering type
- Semi-double
- Flowering month
- March
- April
- Uses
- Parkland Tree
- Small garden Tree
- City/Urban Sites
- Flower Arranging
Aftercare
For the continued healthy growth of your trees, shrubs or hedging it is vital that you follow the advice below.
Watering
The main reason that plants die within 12 months of having been planted is lack of water. It is essential throughout the spring and summer, to give a heavy enough watering to enable the water to penetrate right down to the deepest root level of the tree. In hot dry spells give the equivalent of 2 bucketfuls every three days.
Weed Control
One of the most common causes of lack of water is competition from grass. When trees are first establishing, the grass roots would be at the same level as the tree roots and are far more efficient at taking up water and thus choke the tree. It is vital that for at least 3 years after planting your tree or hedge has a circle or strip one metre wide completely free of grass.
- Mulch mats are an effective way to stop grass and weeds, although they will require a careful eye to make sure they continue to work. After clearing the ground around the tree, firmly fit the mat by tucking the edges into the soil and put a thick layer of bark mulch on top of this. Be careful not to allow the woodchip to touch the stem as it can cause rot.
- Weed killer is very effective, however it is harmful to the environment. Organic weed killers usually do not kill roots. Weed killer needs to be applied each year for the first 3 years, preferably when the tree is dormant, or just once before applying a mulch mat.
- Mowing or strimming is NOT an answer to the problem. Each time you mow, the grass will grow back more vigorously and strimming invariably leads to lacerated trunks.
Staking
If trees are not correctly secured they will rock in the planting pit. Roots not firmly in contact with the soil are unable to take up moisture and nutrients, resulting in die back or death of the tree. Check, particularly after windy weather, that stakes are still solidly in the ground keeping the base of the trunk firm. The purpose of the stakes is to anchor the roots. Flexing in the wind, higher up the trunk, is not necessarily a problem if the roots are firm.
Bellow is list of the correct system to use to secure your trees.
- 40/60, 60/80, 80/100 whips - Unless rabbit/deer problem no need to stake.
- 100/125, 125/150 1.2m Cane and Easi tie.
- 150/175 1.2m square stake and a buckle tie and spacer.
- 175/250, 6/8, 8/10 15L 1.65 Tree stake and a buckle tie and spacer.
- All larger trees. 2 x 1.65 Tree stake and cross rail with 38mm cushion spacer and 1m of 38mm strapping.
Ties
Always use our recommended tree ties or strapping. These are designed and manufactured with the correct amount of give to hold the tree firm without strangling it. They should be checked at the end of each growing season for adjustment as the trunk thickens. Non proprietary materials such as baler twine will cut into the bark and should not be used.
Protection from Animal Damage
Rabbits, deer, sheep, cattle and horses can all potentially damage trees. Ask us for advice on the most appropriate guards for your trees or hedge. Squirrels are also a terrible pest when trees get to about 20ft tall but there is no protection available.
By M shafiq on 01/05/2015
Hi there
I would like to know, what is best time of the year to plant prunus trees?
By Simon on 18/05/2015
Hello,
If you are planing things from a container you can plant them at any time of year. But if you wanted to plat bare root the season is from November to March.
By Clive Wilson on 17/01/2018
Are your Prunus Accolade trees standard or multi stemmed?
What height are they when dispatched?
By Simon on 18/01/2018
Hello,
All of our Prunus accolade trees are single stemmed. We have a few different sizes available, and the height is listed next to the pot size or girth size.
By Christopher Ratnér on 02/04/2019
Hi
How close to a property can these be planted, are the roots likely to cause structural damage?
By Simon on 05/04/2019
Hello Christopher,
I am afraid it isn’t a question I can answer. Sometimes trees are planted growing up a house and cause no problems. In other instances i have heard of trees being blamed for damage when they are 20m away or more. It is very dependent on the soil type and the construction of the house. Sorry I can’t give a clearer answer.