Prunus nipponica 'Brillant' - P10.5

Description
The Nipponese cherry (Prunus nipponica) is a shrub-like large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. The Nipponese cherry also has medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Nipponese cherry are medium green in colour. Nipponese cherry turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Nipponese cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nipponese cherry is a large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 4 m wide.

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 flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub