Cherry (Prunus) Shogetsu “Blushing Bride” up to 2.5m tall in a pot
£90.00
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- 2m-2.5m tall tree in a 10-20 litre pot
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Description
Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ (Blushing Bride Cherry)
A beautifully elegant ornamental cherry with large, semi‑double white flowers that blush pink — perfect for small and medium gardens needing a graceful spring focal point.
Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’, often called the Blushing Bride Cherry, is one of the most refined flowering cherries. In late spring it produces generous clusters of large, semi‑double white blossoms that gradually blush soft pink as they mature. Its gently spreading, airy canopy creates a romantic, architectural presence, making it ideal as a feature tree for lawns, patios and ornamental borders.Perfect For
- Small and medium gardens
- Feature planting on lawns or patios
- Spring colour and soft, romantic blossom
- Japanese‑inspired or ornamental schemes
Why Choose Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’?
- Large, semi‑double white flowers that blush pink as they age
- Graceful, spreading habit with an airy, elegant canopy
- Late spring blossom extends the cherry season
- Compact and manageable — ideal for ornamental planting
Final Height & Spread
- Height: 4–6m at maturity
- Spread: 5–7m
- Broad, gently spreading canopy — perfect as a statement tree
Growth Rate
- Moderate — typically 20–40cm per year
- Establishes well in most well‑drained soils
Wildlife Benefits
- Late spring blossom provides nectar for bees and pollinators
- Light canopy allows underplanting beneath
- Safety note: Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ is non‑toxic to humans and pets.
Why Buy From Cotswold Trees?
- 5‑star rated independent nursery
- UK‑grown trees
- 100% peat‑free from seed to sale
- Personal service with delivery via our own electric van
- Grown with care by a small, expert team
- Full planting instructions included with every tree
- Plant passport supplied with every order
Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ FAQs
How big does Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ get?
It typically reaches 4–6m tall with a 5–7m spread, forming a broad, elegant canopy.
Is Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ suitable for small gardens?
Yes — its compact height and graceful spreading habit make it ideal as a feature tree in smaller spaces.
How fast does Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ grow?
Moderate growth, around 20–40cm per year once established.
Does Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ need special soil?
No — it thrives in most well‑drained soils and prefers a sunny, sheltered position for best blossom.
Is Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ toxic?
No — Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ is non‑toxic to humans and pets.
Is Prunus ‘Shōgetsu’ good for wildlife?
Yes — its late spring blossom provides nectar for bees and other pollinators.
You may have some doubts about the idea of buying trees online. Let us explain how Cotswold Trees make every effort to meet your needs and the highest quality standards:
Customer focused
We're a small company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and treat every customer order with care and attention it deserves. Our customers often share their positive experience with us.
Careful delivery
Buy a small tree online and your courier delivered trees are tracked and 100% guaranteed. If your tree is lost or damaged in transit we will send another.
To ensure the larger specimen trees reach you in the best possible condition, we hand deliver these ourselves, within the Cotswolds, Midlands and central southern England and we’re thrilled to announce that all large tree deliveries will now be made using our new zero-emissions van. 🌱🚛
Highest quality
Cotswold Trees individually select, nurture, prune and protect you tree over its early life. We always strive to send our customers only the most healthy and high quality specimens. We also work to industry recognised plant health standards and we are a DEFRA registered issuer of plant passports.
Thriving tree guarantee
Your small tree (up to 90cm tall at time of delivery) is backed by our thriving tree guarantee - If your tree is not thriving after 1 year and was planted and watered in line with our recommendations, we’ll replace it free of charge.
Sustainability
It's our ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability standards in production and delivery of our trees.
- We minimise waste in the growing stages, packaging and transport
- Since September 2021 we have moved to Peat-Free compost
- Over 50% of our irrigation is fed by a rainwater harvesting system
- Our tree irrigation and monitoring systems are powered entirely by solar power
- All large tree deliveries are via zero-emissions electric van
Read more about our sustainable approach in our annual sustainability report.
Supplying high quality trees with convenient home delivery at nursery competitive prices
Standard delivery for small trees is only £3.95 per order
Our small trees up to 1.2m are packaged carefully in special double layer cardboard boxes and delivered reliably and safely via Yodel, DPD or Parcelforce.
We ship at least twice a week to ensure you receive new trees within 5 working days and often much sooner. All courier deliveries are accompanied with tracking details. Order more, save more, as the delivery charge is per order not per tree.
Medium trees delivered from £9.95
For some of our range we offer medium sized trees between 1.2m to 1.8m tall delivered by DPD for a flat rate of £9.95 each. As with the smaller trees these are packaged in custom boxes to protect your tree in transit. Most tree orders of this size are dispatched within 5 working days.
Delivering larger trees across the Midlands & the Cotswolds
For trees taller than 1.8m, we offer a reasonably priced delivery service across the Midlands and the Cotswolds. Cotswold Trees are able to bring your chosen trees directly to you at home, often within 2 weeks of ordering using our new zero-emissions electric van.
Our closest delivery zones will see deliveries as quickly as 7-14 days, with outer zones sometimes requiring a longer lead time. Of course, when you place an order, we will communicate with you individually to confirm our next delivery dates.
Additional information
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