Tiltstone Hellfire flowering cherry
PrunusTilstone Hellfire is small flowering cherry tree with large single flowers, and spectacular autumn colours.
Also known as
- Tilstone
USDA identification images for Tiltstone Hellfire
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow / Crimson
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - young: Green
- Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red
- Flower size: Large
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
- Soil type: Chalky
- Soil type: Clay
- Site conditions: Occasional drought
- Pruning: Prune after flowering
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
- Flowering season: Mid-season
- Useful for: Small gardens
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Tiltstone Hellfire flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Tiltstone Hellfire flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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