Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'- 2 to 3 Feet Tall - Ship in pot

Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' - 2 to 3 Feet Tall - Ship in pot

'Autumnalis Rosea' produces the best flowering in full sun. It prefers medium moist and well-drained soils and tolerates loam, clay, or sandy soils. The tree requires very little maintenance, but it may be pruned as needed. It is propagated by budding or grafting. Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer.

The tree produces redbuds which form mass clusters of semi-double pale pink flowers in April. The blooms are non-fragrant and turn white as they mature. The flowers are followed by pea-sized black fruits that measure less than 0.5 inches in diameter. They mature in late summer and attract birds. After the flowers fade, medium to dark green leaves appear that are lanceolate to ovate in shape and measure from 2-4 inches long. In the fall the leaves transform into shades of bronze or golden yellow before shedding. The bark is chocolate brown in color.

'Autumnalis Rosea' attracts hummingbirds and has a moderate drought tolerance.

This showy flowering deciduous tree may be used as a specimen or in a group. The canopy of the tree offers shade and performs well in mixed borders, patio gardens, or lawns. The delicate blooms in the spring and the sparse flowering in the fall are a lovely accent in a Japanese Garden or Cottage Garden.