but the plant also does well in partial shade
evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery
but late winter frosts may damage the flower buds
It is easy to shape and can be formed into a nice topiary
It performs well on north and east-facing slopes
Prunus 'Spire' | Cherry 'Spire' - Height 150-180cm - 12lt Magnolia but the plant also doesPrunus x hillieri 'Spire' is a small, compact, vase shaped flowering cherry tree of upright habit, with small, dark green leaves, bronze when young and vivid orange red in autumn. As the leaves emerge, fragrant, single, soft pink flowers appear on long petals along the branches in clusters of 3 to 5. It is sterile, therefore, doesnt produce fruit. Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' a cross between Prunus sargentii and Prunus Yedoensis. It can grow in a wide