Prunus schmittii - STD 20-25 CM CONT

Description
The Ornamental cherry (Prunus x schmittii) is a small ovoid tree with decorative fruits. It produces light pink, bowl-shaped flowers from April to May. The Ornamental cherry also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually grows to a height of around 8 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * Can be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ornamental cherry are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Ornamental cherry is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Ornamental cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

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 light pink, cupped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Fruit
The fruits of Prunus x schmittii are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus x schmittii is a heartroot.