Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Autumnalis Higan Cherry
- Attracts birds
- Showy flowers
- Good use for beds and borders
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 20-35 ft
- Spread: 15-30 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
‘Autumnalis’ is a deciduous fruit tree that has a long season of interest opening ½” blossoms that are pale pink to white in color along with black, pea-sized fruit. Showy flowers and fruit attract birds. Better tolerance for summer heat and winter cold than most of the flowering cherries. Its small size and low maintenance nature makes it an ideal ornamental tree for beds and borders, as well as small gardens.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Spring |
| • | Late Spring |
| • | Early Summer |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Little pruning necessary to maintain form. Plant in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade.