Prunus incisa 'Umineko' - P9

Description
The Fuji cherry 'Umineko' (Prunus incisa) is a multi-stemmed, columnar large shrub or small tree that produces white, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in April. The Fuji cherry 'Umineko' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red, purple autumn colouring * red shoots * stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Fuji cherry 'Umineko' are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 4 - 5 cm in size. Red shoots. Fuji cherry 'Umineko' turns bright orange-red to purple in autumn.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Fuji cherry 'Umineko' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, columnar.

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).

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 in April. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture