Prunus domestica 'Italiaanse Kwets' - STDS 6-8 CM

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour, aromatic, spicy flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Prunus domestica 'Italienische Zwetschge' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist 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
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Prunus domestica 'Italienische Zwetschge' forms white flowers from March.

Fruit
Prunus domestica 'Italienische Zwetschge' forms purple-violet, dark blue fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, consumption, fresh consumption, jam, baking, liqueur