Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'

Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire' is an eye-catching deciduous tree known for its striking deep burgundy leaves and elegant columnar shape. This compact tree grows to about 3–4 meters tall and 1–2 meters wide, making it perfect for tight spaces, narrow gardens, or as a bold specimen.

It bursts into fragrant pink-white flowers in early spring, creating a beautiful contrast with its rich foliage. The upright, spire-like form provides architectural interest and works well for hedging or as a focal point in mixed garden beds.

They look excellent when planted in full sun to part shade, thriving best in well-drained soils. Its moderate drought tolerance makes it suitable for low-water gardens, and it responds well to light pruning to maintain its neat shape. For added impact, consider underplanting with low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers to complement its vivid foliage and form.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!