Goldrush Amur CherryPrunus maackii ’Jefree’

A gorgeous four season accent tree with an abundance of white flowers in mid spring. Green foliage throughout the season turning to a brilliant lemon yellow in fall from the centre of the tree outward. A beautiful coppery bronze peely, exfoliating bark. This bark adds a nice winter interest. The black fruit is held in clusters in late summer. Has a nice rounded form which is slightly more compact than the Amur Cherry. 

Features:

• Medium size tree
• Medium growth rate
• Yellow fall color
• Low canopy
• Improved resistance to frost crackling
• Attracts birds
• Winter interest

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Requires well drained conditions and cannot tolerate standing water
• Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution

Tree Maintenance:

• Occasional maintenance
• Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed