Prunus padus 'Tiefurt' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' (Prunus padus) is a small ovoid tree with decorative, black, round fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. The Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' also has matt, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 8 metres wide. The Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus padus 'Tiefurt'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * light brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * late frost-tolerant, shade-tolerant, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' are dark green, ovate, matt, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

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

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' is a small ovoid tree with a translucent, closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 9 - 12 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' appear in clusters from April to May. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The black, round fruits of Prunus padus 'Schloss Tiefurt' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus padus 'Schloss Tiefurt' are light brown in colour.

Root
Densely branched.