Prunus 'Accolade'

Ornamental cherry ´Accolade´, Accolade Cherry, Flowering Cherry 'Accolade'

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Description

Prunus ‘Accolade’ (Ornamental cherry ‘Accolade’, Flowering Cherry ‘Accolade’) is among the earliest blossoming ornamental cherries and therefore a real harbinger of spring. It is a crossbred product by Knap Hill Nurseries in England, from 1952. This tree is probably a hybrid between Prunus sargentii and Prunus x subhirtella, with subhirtella contributing to the early blossom. Prunus ‘Accolade’ has a vase-shaped crown with horizontal, parallel branches and therefore grows to be reasonably wide. The tree grows up to 6 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide.

The ornamental cherry ‘Accolade’ blossoms early, from as soon as the beginning of April, with pink, half-filled flowers. The blossom is abundant and lasts for no less than three weeks. After the blossom, the bronze-coloured leaves emerge and in the summer these turn bright green. The autumn colour is a spectacular yellow-orange. The leaves are the shape of an elongated oval with a pointed end. The semi-open crown of the Prunus ‘Accolade’ filters the sunlight, which prevents an overly solid shadow ever being formed. The bark of the tree is light-brown with lenticels.

The family that ornamental cherries belong to - the Rosacea - are susceptible to many diseases. Prunus ‘Accolade’ is an exception to this and is in fact a very healthy tree. Place this ornamental cherry in a sunny position, out of the wind, and make sure it is definitely not exposed to sea winds. The soil should ideally be damp, nutrient-rich and easily rootable. Prunus ‘Accolade’ is a truly beautiful park tree, which can also be used well in gardens and - when grown as a high-stem - it is even suitable as a street tree, in a large tree pit.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees solitary shrubs

Topiary on stem

multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

street avenue square park central reservation large garden

Pavement

none

open

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide vase-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open

Height

5 - 7 m

Width

3 - 5 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

7.8 - 8.2

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standard tree

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standard tree

multi-stem umbrella

flowers

leaves

autumn leaves

bark

twigs

Seasonal colours

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

raceme half filled scented

Flower colour

pink

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

green

Leaves

deciduous ovoid dentate

Autumn colour

yellow orange-red

Fruits

no fruit

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

dark brown

Twigs

bare horizontal branches pendulous

Root system

shallow central root

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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