Family Rosaceae
Garden Origin.

• Deciduous tree forms upright branches with fiery red foliage, maturing to burgundy bronze.
• Deep pink, star-shaped blossoms smother stems in March to April, followed by green fruit.
• Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil, full sun, ideal for compact UK gardens and courtyards.

This hybrid peach-almond tree bursts with deep pink blossoms in early spring, evoking oriental elegance. Growing 6m high and wide in 10–20 years, its fiery red foliage matures to burgundy bronze. Velvety green fruit, resembling miniature peaches, ripen to orange-red, revealing edible nuts in autumn.

Its vibrant blooms and young columnar form suit Norwich’s courtyard pots or Norfolk’s country lawns. With minimal care, it thrives in Suffolk’s traditional gardens, adding fragrant spring blossoms and rich autumn hues to Japanese-style or classic designs.

Care Tips for Prunus x persicoides ‘Spring Glow’ Spring Blossom Trees

• Soil and Sun: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; full sun for best flowering and fruiting.
• Planting: Plant in autumn or spring; ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
• Watering: Water regularly in first two years; mature trees tolerate moderate drought.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to shape; formative winter pruning for upright habit.

This compact flowering tree dazzles UK gardens with profuse blossoms and unique foliage. In Norwich’s city courtyards or Suffolk’s English gardens, its pink blooms and edible nuts shine. A low-maintenance gem, it enhances Japanese-style gardens with vibrant, oriental elegance.

Planting Suggestions for Prunus x persicoides ‘Spring Glow’

Prune young hybrid almonds’ upright branches to maintain compact growth, ideal for patio pots. Pair with Acer ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Ellen’, and ‘Sango-kaku’ for early spring spectacle before maples leaf out.

Plant with Cryptomeria ‘Sekkan Sugi’, Pinus ‘Cesarini Blue’, Chamaecyparis ‘Imbricata Pendula’, and Fargesia rufa for an evergreen backdrop. Their oriental character ensures lush winter cover. Add Helleborus Lady Series, Hosta ‘Purple Heart’, and ‘Thunderbolt’ for summer flourishes.

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