Accolade Cherry
Accolade Cherry (Prunus subhirtella 'Accolade')
Accolade Cherry is a graceful flowering cherry celebrated for clouds of semi-double, shell-pink blossoms in early spring, handsome bark, and orange-red fall color; its broadly spreading, arching habit delivers four-season interest for small to medium landscapes.
Distinctive Features
Soft pink blooms open from deep pink buds on bare branches, often with a light fragrance; polished bark, fine spring twigging, and clean, dark green summer foliage complete a long display before vibrant autumn tones.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for best bloom and color; light afternoon shade in hot summers.
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates clay if drainage is improved.
- Water: Even moisture; water deeply during establishment and prolonged dry spells.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
- Mature Size: About 20 to 30 ft tall and 20 to 30 ft wide.
- Bloom Time: Early to mid spring.
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.0.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Showy spring blossom makes a statement near entries and patios.
- Specimen Tree: Broad, arching canopy anchors lawns and mixed borders.
- Allee or Streetside: Repeats color and form along drives and walkways.
- Wildlife Support: Spring flowers for pollinators, small fruits for birds.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Keep root zone evenly moist the first 2 to 3 years; deep soak in drought.
- Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to shape; remove dead, crossing, or cankered wood and avoid heavy winter cuts.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak.
- Mulching: 2 to 3 in organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it off the trunk.
- Notes: Site with good air flow to reduce leaf spot; monitor for aphids, borers, and canker; avoid waterlogged soils.
Why Choose Accolade Cherry?
- Abundant Blossom: Semi-double pink flowers create a dramatic spring display.
- Graceful Form: Broad, arching habit offers elegant structure.
- Seasonal Color: Fresh spring bloom followed by rich fall foliage.
- Manageable Size: Ideal proportions for residential landscapes.
Plant Accolade Cherry where full sun and good drainage support reliable bloom and a refined, four-season silhouette.
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