Spire is a compact pink blossom tree. The flowers have a soft pale pink sheen, and are usually single (less than 10 petals) but often semi-double (having more than 10 petals).
The tree grows with a strong upright vase-like form, and is a good choice for smaller spaces. Its proportions are similar to the well-known fastigiate cherry, Prunus Amanogawa, but its upright form arguably ages better.
The leaves emerge at about the same time as the blossom and are initially a pale copper-green colour, becoming green over the summer, and then taking on strong orange-red tints in the autumn.
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Tree specification
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Next deliveries
Delivery from week commencing 2nd February 2026 onwards.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
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If you do not hear from us by February you can contact us in the spring to pre-order for the autumn.
Spire was developed at the Hillier Nursery in the 1920s and introduced in 1956. It is related to Prunus sargentii.
Unlike many garden centres and online retailers, the vast majority of our fruit trees are grown in the UK. Find out more.
All our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance. Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS. Find out more.
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