{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-elvins-elvins-flowering-plum","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Elvins' – Elvins Flowering Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus cerasifera 'Elvins'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small deciduous flowering plum bred in Victoria. It carries masses of soft pink blossom on bare branches in early spring, then holds light green foliage through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElvins grows to 3-4 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a spreading, vase shaped crown. The blossom is semi double, opening pale pink and deepening as it ages, and holds for several weeks in cool conditions. It rarely sets fruit, so there is nothing dropping onto paving underneath. The size suits courtyards, narrow front gardens, nature strips and small street plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElvins thrives in full sun and adapts to most well drained soils. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant once established, and needs only light pruning after flowering to keep its shape. It performs well across VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS and SA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Prunus cerasifera Elvins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Prunus 'Elvins' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eElvins grows to 3-4 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide, with a spreading vase shaped crown. It stays small enough for a courtyard or a nature strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen does Elvins flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eEarly spring, on bare branches before the leaves open. The display holds for several weeks in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat colour is the blossom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eSoft pink and semi double, opening pale and deepening as the flowers age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes Elvins have purple leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eNo. Elvins holds light green foliage through summer. If you want purple foliage, look at Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' or Prunus x blireana instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes it produce fruit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eRarely. Elvins is grown for blossom, not fruit, which makes it a clean choice over paving and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Elvins frost hardy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. It handles heavy and frequent frost without damage, and the cold actually improves the blossom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhere does Elvins grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eAcross VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS and SA in full sun with well drained soil. It was bred in Victoria and suits cool to temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":67839454904519,"sku":"PRUCERELV40CM\/45L","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Prunuselvins40cm_45L_9911040a-6b3c-49f0-aac5-f20187487f76.png?v=1791369129","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/prunus-cerasifera-elvins-elvins-flowering-plum","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}