I planted the tree in my wild area ( wild area shaped like a horseshoe, it was given to me has a Christmas present three years ago and is now surrounded by two holly trees and a pond. In spring, all the grasses and wild flowers start to grow, it may look untidy, but I know that the birds, field mice. frogs and insects etc have a wonderful time.
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Probably Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/prunus--subhirtella-autumnalis/classid.4650/ or there's a pink version Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis 'rosea' - they flower in mild spells throughout the winter - a gorgeous thing
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
You beat me to it Dove ????
Thanks it usually flowers in January right through to April, thought it might be a bit early this year
Last year I saw a few trees blossoming in December and I saw one on Saturday too
The clue's in the name - Autumnalis
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Oooh you lucky thing Linda. I adore blossom.
I planted the tree in my wild area ( wild area shaped like a horseshoe, it was given to me has a Christmas present three years ago and is now surrounded by two holly trees and a pond. In spring, all the grasses and wild flowers start to grow, it may look untidy, but I know that the birds, field mice. frogs and insects etc have a wonderful time.
It sounds idyllic Lynda - just the sort of untidyness I aim for
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.