Prunus 'Accolade' Prunus 'Accolade'

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Prunus 'Accolade' Prunus 'Accolade'

Small tree with overhanging twigs and a broad, funnel-shaped crown growing to a height of 6 - 8 m. The green, ovoid to elongated leaves taper to a long point and are 6 - 12 cm long. The leaf edge is serrated, the autumn colour (orange) yellow to red. 'Accolade' is an early-flowering cultivar with flowers in hanging bunches. In April the light pink flowers, approx. 4 cm in size and semi-double, emerge from pink flower buds. It is used as a park tree, solitary and planted in wide stretches of greenery. Prefers soils capable of providing a good deal of moisture. Prefers a light and sunny site. It is reasonably wind resistant but cannot take sea winds. Winter hardiness zone: 6a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
6 - 8 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
ovate to ovate-lanceolate, green, 6 - 12 cm, autumn colour (orange-)yellow to red
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
light pink, semi-double, buds pink, about 4 cm, April, fragrant flowers
Fruits
round, dark red, small, hardly any
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any well drained but moist soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Knap Hill Nurseries Ltd., Woking, England, 1952
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Prunus 'Accolade'

Prunus 'Accolade' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus 'Accolade' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus 'Accolade' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus 'Accolade' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus 'Accolade' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus 'Accolade' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.