Prunus triloba
Prunus triloba
Flowering almond
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained soil
- Flowering period: March to April
- Height: 3m
- Foliage: deciduous
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Varieties
Prunus triloba
Prunus triloba is a popular shrub or small tree which flowers profusely with stunning, double pink, bowl-shaped flowers, appearing on bare stems in early spring. The mid-green leaves emerge after flowering. The foliage takes on a beautiful yellow or copper colour in autumn.
Prunus triloba is also available on a standard. Ideal for a smaller garden.
Pruning
When and how to prune Prunus triloba standard (Flowering almond). It needs to be pruned immediately after flowering. Cut back the flowered stems to about 5cm above the graft( the point at the top of the standard where all the branches arise from).
After pruning new stems will emerge
Plant combination
Prunus tribola goes well with Aquilegia, Bergenia, Brunnera macrophylla.
Brunnera macrophylla