Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury
Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury
Flowering Cherry
Prunus campanulata 'Felix Jury' is a stunning ornamental flowering cherry bred in New Zealand and celebrated for its spectacular display of rich, deep rose-pink flowers in late winter to early spring. Flowering before the leaves emerge, the bare branches become smothered in vibrant, bell-shaped blossoms, creating one of the earliest and most striking floral displays of the season.
As spring progresses, fresh green foliage appears, providing a lush canopy through summer before turning warm shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Compact, hardy and fast growing, 'Felix Jury' makes an outstanding feature tree for gardens, parks and avenues throughout New Zealand.
Why You'll Love Prunus 'Felix Jury'
- One of the earliest flowering ornamental cherries
- Masses of vibrant deep rose-pink blossoms
- Bred in New Zealand
- Excellent feature tree for smaller gardens
- Beautiful autumn foliage colour
- Attracts bees and other early pollinators
- Deciduous, allowing winter sunlight into the garden
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Expected 5 Year Height 3.0 M Width 2.0 M
Is Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury suitable for my garden?
Is Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury suitable for my garden?
Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury is best suited in a position that gets
- Partial shade
- Full sun
Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury is
- Frost Tolerant
- Deciduous
- Flowering
- Attracts pollinators
- Cold hardy
Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury will thrive in soil that is
- Nutrient rich
- Free draining
- Normal
How to establish your Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury?
How to establish your Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury?
Plant Prunus 'Felix Jury' in full sun.
For the best flowering:
Choose a position with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Plant in a sheltered location away from strong prevailing winds.
Allow room for the canopy to develop naturally.
How to maintain your Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury once established?
How to maintain your Prunus Campanulata Felix Jury once established?
Water deeply once or twice a week during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system.
Once established, water during extended dry periods, particularly through summer, to maintain healthy growth.
Feed annually in early spring with:
Compost or well-rotted organic matter.
A balanced slow-release fertiliser suitable for flowering trees.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Very little pruning is required.
For best results:
Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches after flowering.
Lightly shape if necessary while preserving the tree's natural form.
Avoid heavy pruning, as flowering cherries perform best with minimal intervention.
'Felix Jury' is highly frost hardy and well suited to New Zealand's temperate climate.
Although the tree tolerates winter frosts exceptionally well, very severe frosts during flowering may occasionally mark the open blooms without affecting the long-term health of the tree.
Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk.
Flowering cherries are generally easy to grow when planted in suitable conditions.
Occasionally inspect for:
Aphids on new growth
Scale insects
Leaf spot
Silver leaf disease, particularly if pruning is carried out during wet weather
Prune during dry conditions and maintain good airflow through the canopy to minimise disease risk.
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