Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis ‘Brillant’

In spring the upright branches of this pretty Kurile cherry are drenched in delicate pink blossoms that are particularly good when married with tulips. If left to its own devices, it will form a small, shrubby tree that will reach approximately 5m. However, I coppice it back hard biennially to 20cm after flowering. The strong shoots produced during the summer will colour up nicely in autumn and can be partnered with nerines. Plant in good soil and, if you choose to coppice, feed with good garden compost in spring to keep it going. Height 5m. Spread 4m. Origin Garden origin. Conditions Good soil. Hardiness RHS H6. Season Spring and autumn.