Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants
suitable for growing even in northern parts of Europe
colourful foliage – reddish-purple when young
Flower buds may be damaged by early frosts
Prunus Shirotae | Cherry 'Shirotae' - 200-250cm, 10lt Magnolia Several species are cultivated asPrunus Shirotae is a small, ornamental, flat topped, flowering cherry tree with horizontally spreading and slightly arching branches covered with dark green leaves, bronze when emerging, vivid orange and red in autumn. Mildly fragrant, semi double, snowy white flowers bloom in April and May along with young light green foliage. Prunus Shirotae grows best in moderately fertile, deep, loamy, moist, well drained soils, but can adapt to various types of