Pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves to encourage continuous growth

they will need a layer of mulch to shelter the base from frost

the tree is covered with racemes of delicate white five-petalled flowers in spring

With a little care and attention

sheltered spot out of strong winds

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' Patio Tree Hebe 'Black Magic' Pinch out the growing tipsPrunus kiku shidare zakura are deciduous ornamental trees with colourful foliage and attractive flower blooms that develop in spring. New foliage appears in a shimmering bronze colour. As the leaves mature, they turn to deep green and hold their colour over the summer season. In autumn, the leaves offer a striking display of fiery orange and bronze, before they fall towards winter. In winter and in regions that get really cold, any snowfall enhances