Prunus cer. Choco Creme 15 Litre Pot

Prunus cerasifera ‘Choco Crème’ – Dark-Foliaged Cherry with Spring Blossom

Prunus cerasifera ‘Choco Crème’ is a refined ornamental cherry, grown for its elegant spring flowers and richly coloured foliage. In early spring, masses of soft blush-pink blossoms appear along bare branches, creating a gentle and uplifting display before the leaves emerge.

As flowering fades, the foliage unfolds in warm bronze tones, quickly deepening to rich chocolate and purple shades that hold their colour well through summer. This dark-leaved canopy provides strong contrast in the garden and pairs beautifully with lighter foliage and spring-flowering companions.

With its neat, upright habit and manageable size, ‘Choco Crème’ is well suited to smaller gardens, courtyards, and mixed borders where year-round interest is important. It works equally well as a specimen tree or as part of a wider planting scheme, adding both structure and colour.

Hardy and easy to grow, this variety prefers sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established, it is dependable and low maintenance, offering reliable spring blossom followed by long-lasting foliage colour.

Seasonal Highlights

Early Spring: Blush-pink flowers bloom along bare branches.
Spring: Bronze foliage emerges after flowering.
Summer: Leaves deepen to rich chocolate-purple tones.
Autumn: Foliage may soften before leaf fall.
Winter: Clean branching structure adds form.

Key Features

Spring blossom – Soft pink flowers before leafing.
Dark foliage – Chocolate and purple leaf colour.
Compact size – Ideal for smaller gardens.
Elegant habit – Upright and well-balanced form.
Hardy and reliable – Easy-care ornamental tree.

Perfect For

Specimen planting – Strong seasonal impact.
Small gardens – Controlled size and structure.
Borders and courtyards – Adds colour and contrast.
Contemporary gardens – Pairs well with clean lines.
Mixed planting schemes – Excellent foliage contrast.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged sites.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in summer if needed.

Looks Great With

Spring bulbs – Tulips, Narcissus, Allium.
Light foliage – Amelanchier, Betula, grasses.
Underplanting – Geranium, Heuchera, Epimedium.
Evergreens – Box, Ilex, Yew for contrast.

Prunus cer. Choco Creme 15 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Pink Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.