Prunus tomentosa
£40.00
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notes
Prunus tomentosa, or Nanking cherry, is a striking, deciduous shrub, upright in habit, that produces delicately fragranced, pinky-white flowers in spring, which are followed by red, edible, tart fruit. The bright green foliage also puts on a show, turning orange in autumn, before falling.
Dimensions
- 10L
- Height: up to 250cm (8ft 2in) x 250cm (8ft 2in) over 5 - 10 years
Delivery
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Features
notes
Prunus tomentosa, or Nanking cherry, is a striking, deciduous shrub, upright in habit, that produces delicately fragranced, pinky-white flowers in spring, which are followed by red, edible, tart fruit. The bright green foliage also puts on a show, turning orange in autumn, before falling.
Insights
Native to China, Japan and the Himalayas, this variety tolerates wind and is winter hardy. Much loved by wildlife, this beautiful specimen is wonderful as part of a mass planting and because of its density, also makes a good hedge or windbreak.
Plant more than one for cross pollination.
Details
Flowers: March - April
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, West or East aspect
- Full sun
Care
- Only routine pruning required after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
- Once established, generally drought tolerant
Scent
Gently fragranced flowers
Glossary