Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' is a dwarf shrub with long thin leaves and a breathtaking display of dark pink flowers in spring. This is a low growing suckering shrub that is not fussy about soil pH, texture or moisture but does best in full sun. Because of the suckering nature, it is best planted where it can slowly increase in size without disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely hardy. Prune only to shape soon after the flowers have passed so the new growth will have plenty of time to form flower buds before the plant goes dormant in the fall. The species range extends from western Siberia across Russia and Central Asia into eastern Europe. The cultivar Fire Hill was selected from plants found growing in the Balkans. The shrubby habit provides a hiding place for wildlife.