Prunus Colonnade Emerald Spire

Apple Emerald Spire Colonnade

Prunus ‘Emerald Spire’ (often sold as Colonnade® Emerald Spire Cherry) is an exceptionally narrow, upright flowering cherry developed for tight spaces and formal landscapes. Its columnar habit makes it ideal where height is desired but width must be kept to a minimum.


Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous flowering tree

Mature Size:



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 25–35 ft



Bloom:



Abundant single white flowers



Early to mid-spring



Foliage:



Glossy deep green through summer



Yellow to golden-orange fall color



Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Extremely narrow, columnar habit with strong central leader



Perfect for streetscapes, tight residential lots, courtyards, and formal rows



Excellent alternative to ornamental pears where narrower width is needed



Clean branching and refined structure provide strong architectural interest



Works well as a vertical accent or living column




Care Notes


Minimal pruning required; prune only to maintain central leader or remove crossing branches



Best flowering and form in full sun



Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

25-30'

Width

5'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, None

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Columnar

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No