A New Star of Spring
pring might feel a long way off, but now is the time to start ordering trees to plant this winter so they can settle in before the growing season begins in earnest. One specimen ‘Starlight’, a new, UK-bred, ornamental cherry tree with rich autumn colour and, in March and April, blossom similar to the flowers of. The tree’s parentage includes. x ‘Autumnalis’, which means it may flower early in years when winters are mild. Frost-resistant ‘Starlight’ grows best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Expect it to reach 3-4m after about ten years.
