Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty' (Prunus maackii) is a small tree that produces white flowers arranged in panicles and umbels. They appear from April to May. These produce black, round fruits from August. The Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. Its bark is copper-brown in colour, rolling and shiny. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 7 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive red-yellow autumn colouring * can be partially overgrown, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty's are light green, ovate, serrated. They are about 5 - 9 cm in size. Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty' is bright red-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Copper-brown, rolling, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty' has good frost hardiness.

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).

Flower
The white flowers of Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty' appear in panicles, umbels from April to May.

Root
Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.