Prunus Accolade

Trimming: Trim after flowering to maintain a balanced shape and remove dead, damaged, crossing, or congested branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as ornamental cherries are best kept to a natural form, and cuts should be kept clean to reduce disease risk.

Deadheading: Deadheading is not required. Spent flowers naturally fall away as the tree moves into leaf.

Fertilising: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth is weak or the soil is poor. Avoid over-fertilising, as this can promote soft growth that is more vulnerable to pests and disease.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment, especially through the first growing season. Once established, provide deep watering during extended dry periods, particularly in hot or windy conditions.

Pest Control: Monitor for aphids, scale, caterpillars, and mites. Treat infestations early with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or appropriate biological controls, and remove heavily affected shoots if needed.

Disease Management: Watch for silver leaf, bacterial canker, leaf spot, and powdery mildew. Signs include branch dieback, oozing gum, silvered foliage, spotted leaves, or white powdery growth. Prune only in dry weather, remove infected material, improve airflow, and avoid waterlogged soil.

Enjoy complimentary delivery anywhere in mainland New Zealand when you purchase plants worth $250 or more*.

For orders below $250, the following flat-rate delivery charges are applicable:

• Urban delivery within mainland New Zealand: $19.95
• Rural delivery within mainland New Zealand: $39.95
• Waiheke, Chatham and Great Barrier Islands: Please contact us for shipping options. 

We aim to have all orders shipped within 14 days from the order date, unless a different shipping date is specified alongside a product.