An upright Rosybloom resulting from a cross between ‘Shaughnessy Cohen’ and ‘Thunderchild’. Outstanding deep-pink flowers in spring. Purple spring foliage turns bronze-green in summer. Fruit fall is an issue so proper landscape location is important.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 2 – 3m (6 – 10ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Fuchsia-pink
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Emerges purple, maturing to bronze-green.
Fruit: Red ornamental fruit in the fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.