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Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy'

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Overview

The Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') boasts rich, purple-red foliage that matures to deep green. In spring, it erupts with vibrant pink double blossoms. This deciduous tree reaches up to 20 feet high with a spread of 15 feet, offering a striking contrast for landscape designs. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy and ornamental, it provides stunning seasonal interest and moderate shade. Ideal as a focal point.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — This deciduous tree reaches up to 20 feet high with a spread of 15 feet
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — offering a striking contrast for landscape designsRoyal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — Hardy and ornamental, it provides stunning seasonal interest and moderate shadeRoyal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — In spring, it erupts with vibrant pink double blossomsRoyal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — purple-red foliage that matures to deep greenRoyal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — The Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') boasts richRoyal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — This deciduous tree reaches up to 20 feet high with a spread of 15 feet
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — offering a striking contrast for landscape designs
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — Hardy and ornamental, it provides stunning seasonal interest and moderate shade
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — In spring, it erupts with vibrant pink double blossoms
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — purple-red foliage that matures to deep green
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — The Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') boasts rich
Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Royal Burgundy') — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
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