Cherry, Autumn (Prunus sub. Autumnalis)

The Autumn or Rosebud Cherry (so called because of its dark pink buds), is a small spreading deciduous tree. It carries semi-double flowers which can vary from white to pale pink on bare wood during mild spells from late October to February. These are sometimes followed by very bitter small fruit loved by birds. The leaves are bronze in spring, turning green and then gold in autumn. A very pretty tree that can be grown in the smallest garden.