Prunus incisa 'Kojou-no-mai' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' (Prunus incisa) is a dense, branched small shrub that produces white, cupped flowers. They appear from March to April. These produce black, round fruits from the end of June. They are small. The Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.7 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus incisa 'Fujiyama'.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' are medium green, lanceolate. Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' is a small shrub that grows densely and branches out. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2.2 m and is approx. 1.3 - 1.7 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Planting partner
The Fuji cherry 'Kojou-no-mai' sets beautiful accents together with: Tulip, Narcissus.

Care
- 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. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from March to April.

Fruit
Prunus incisa 'Kojou-no-mai' forms black, small fruits with a bitter flavour. Ripens from the end of June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, bee pasture, hedge

Root
Prunus incisa 'Kojou-no-mai' is a deep-rooting plant.