Prunus cerasifera Nigra
By Irridium
United Kingdom 
In Aldi atm, there is on offer -
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' (at £4.99, such a bargain!)
which is standing around 6' tall but it's eventual height that i checked online states it around 8-12m -
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1532
will it be easy to prune this at a shorter height w/o ruining it's overall natural shape?
21 Mar, 2013
Answers
so, there's no chance of manipulate it's height then in any way? (other than when it was at sapling stage)?
21 Mar, 2013
Not that I am aware of... This is a tree for parkland or the edge of a field not a garden.
21 Mar, 2013
theoretically: restricting the root growth will help reduce/stunt growth. but I wouldnt like to try it.
21 Mar, 2013
At least you checked before you bought Irridium.
22 Mar, 2013
yes, but I was hoping someone could give me the green light for me to grow this as I do love the flowers on this and the dark stems. Oh well, I'm sure there will be alternatives that will soon catch my eye!
thanks for your help and SBG!
22 Mar, 2013
A tree that wants to grow to the height tho one does is going to be a huge challenge if you are trying to contain size.
22 Mar, 2013
Buy it anyway and give it to someone who has space?
23 Mar, 2013
Not good advice Worthy!
23 Mar, 2013
Not really as the RHS points out this is a substantial tree.
21 Mar, 2013