Prunus pumila depressa - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Ornamental cherry (Prunus pumila depressa) is a flat garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce purple-red fruits from September. The Ornamental cherry also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus pumila var. depressa.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive scarlet autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Ornamental cherry are medium green, lanceolate. Ornamental cherry turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Ornamental cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ornamental cherry is flat in structure. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
Prunus pumila depressa forms purple-red fruits. Ripens from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, ground cover, bird food plant