{"title":"Ornamental \u0026 Specimen Trees","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-pissardii-ornamental-cherry","title":"Prunus Cerasifera Pissardii  - Ornamental Cherry","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus cerasifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Pissardii’ is a striking ornamental cherry plum, prized for its rich purple foliage and beautiful spring blossom. An excellent choice for adding year-round structure and contrasting colour to the garden, it makes an attractive small to medium-sized tree with a naturally rounded habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn early spring, delicate pale pink flowers appear across the branches, creating a wonderful display before and alongside the emerging foliage. These are followed by deep purple-red leaves that retain their distinctive colour throughout the growing season. Small, plum-like fruits may occasionally develop later in the year and can provide an additional source of interest for wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Pissardii’ is a hardy and reliable tree that grows well in most fertile, well-drained soils. It performs best in a sunny position, where the foliage develops its richest colour, although it will also tolerate some light shade. Once established, it requires relatively little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of spring blossom and long-lasting purple foliage makes it particularly effective as a specimen tree, planted along driveways and boundaries, or used to introduce contrasting colour amongst green-leaved trees and shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful pale pink spring blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich purple-red foliage throughout the growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive rounded habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and relatively low maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent specimen or landscaping tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for gardens, avenues and larger planting schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate mature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–8 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded, spreading small to medium-sized tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54333125362007,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/6873\/7623\/files\/PrunusPissardii.png?v=1786624556"},{"product_id":"prunus-hillieri-spire-ornamental-cherry-3-4-year-old-tree","title":"Prunus Hillieri Spire - Ornamental Cherry - 3-4 year old tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Spire’ is an elegant ornamental flowering cherry, valued for its beautiful spring blossom, attractive foliage and neat, upright growth habit. Its relatively compact form makes it an excellent choice for gardens and spaces where a traditional spreading cherry tree may become too large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, the branches are covered with masses of delicate pale pink flowers, creating an impressive seasonal display. The fresh young foliage emerges with attractive bronze tones before maturing to green through the summer. In autumn, the leaves develop warm shades of orange and red, providing another burst of colour before they fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally forming a narrow, upright crown when young, ‘Spire’ gradually develops into a graceful, slightly broader tree as it matures. Its manageable size and attractive shape make it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, avenues, driveways and landscaping schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hardy and reliable ornamental tree, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Spire’ grows well in most fertile, well-drained soils and performs best in a sunny position. 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