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Prunus Frilly Frock ('Fpmspl') (v)
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weeping cherry [Frilly Frock]

A slow-growing small, weeping ornamental cherry with 3 seasons of interest. A profusion of white flowers in early spring are followed by dark-green centred foliage with light green margins. In autumn, the leaves turn red, orange, and yellow.

Synonyms
Prunus 'Fpmspl'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer Green
Autumn Red Orange Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Pendulous weeping
Genus

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in full sun. Will tolerate most soil types, but best in well-drained or moist but well-drained soils

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune in summer to avoid silver leaf

Pests

May be susceptible to cherry blackfly and other aphids, leaf-mining moths and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus

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