Prunus dulcis - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus amygdalus.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, nutty flavour * attractive yellow autumn colouring * Cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Prunus dulcis 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
- 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
Prunus dulcis forms white flowers from March.

fruit
The brown, medium-sized drupes have an aromatic, nutty flavour. The skin of these oval drupes is hairy and rough. Ripening time from September.

Use
Cosmetics, consumption, fresh consumption

Root
Prunus dulcis is a taproot.