As a naturally compact shrub
It has weak roots and sometimes bends over
It prefers sunny positions and best crop is achieved in full sun
and coastal gardens
making it a practical choice for low-input gardens
Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis - Clear Stem 180cm - Girth 10-12cm - Height 300-350cm - 45lt Platycladus As a naturally compact shrubPrunus subhirtella Autumnalis is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella