Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' - STDS 12-14 CM RB

Description
The Cherry plum 'Woodii' (Prunus cerasifera) is a bushy, dense small tree that produces pink, bowl-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' CAC.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry plum 'Woodii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry plum 'Woodii' is a bushy and densely growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' are spiny.

Root
Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.