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.