Prunus x
'Hally Jolivette'
Hally Jolivette Cherry
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Prunus x |
Cultivar |
'Hally Jolivette' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 - 8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 14 |
Height |
3.5 - 4.5 m |
Spread |
3.0 - 4.5 m |
General Description |
A dense, rounded large shrub or small tree with soft double pink flowers opening over a long period in late April to early May. |
Landscape |
A specimen plant or in small groupings. |
Cultivation |
‘Hally Jolivette’ Cherry should be grown in full sun on well-drained soil. Grow fine in clay soil which is not too compacted. |
Shape |
A smooth, symmetrical rounded canopy with dense branching. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Potential diseases include leaf spot, die back, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot and fireblight. Potential insects include spider mites, aphids, scale, borers, leafhoppers, caterpillars, tent caterpillars and Japanese beetles. |
Bark/Stem Description |
A dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a smooth dark red bark. |
Leaf Description |
Obovate, 5 - 7.5 cm long, serrate margins, dark green leaves which emerge coppery-bronze in spring. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the autumn. |
Flower Description |
Double, 3 cm in diameter, light pink flowers opening from pink buds before the leaves with an extended period of bloom. |
Texture Description |
The foliage lends a fine texture to the landscape. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By stem cuttings taken in May-July. |