Prunus mahaleb - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Mahaleb Cherry (Prunus mahaleb) is a sprawling, multi-stemmed large shrub with decorative, black, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from April to May. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 10 metres wide. The Mahaleb Cherry makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * grey-green shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Bark
Grey, fielded, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Mahaleb Cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mahaleb Cherry is a sprawling, multi-stemmed large shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 10 m and is approx. 4 - 10 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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 flowers of Mahaleb Cherry appear in umbels from April to May.

Fruit
The black, round drupes of Prunus mahaleb are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus mahaleb are grey-green.

Root
Prunus mahaleb is a deep-rooting plant.