Trailblazer

Prunus cerasifera

Trailblazer is an ornamental cherry-plum (Prunus cerasifera) which is primarily grown for its attractive bronze leaves and simple white blossom. However it will usually produce a light crop of small dark red cherry plums. These can be cooked, and have a pleasant sweet flavour if left to ripen on the tree.

Trailblazer flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

11-year bare-root tree £46.50
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
22-year pot-grown tree £72.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

How to grow

Trailblazer is self-fertile, and will produce a small crop even without another pollinator nearby. It will also pollinate some other plum, cherry-plum, and damson varieties that are in flower at the same time.

Trailblazer characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliage
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
PruningDo not prune
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthMarch
Leaf colourBronzeDark purple
Fruit colourRed - dark
Fruit sizeSmall
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 03-Aug-2022.

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