Prunus serrula 'Amber Scots' - MULTISTEM 200-250 CM C45

Description
These produce dark red, oval fruits from September. The amber-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus tibetica, Prunus serrula 'Minscots'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive yellow autumn colouring * amber-yellow shoots

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Birch bark cherry 'Amber Scotts'® is multi-stemmed and branched in structure. Slow growing.

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).

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.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from April to May.

fruit
The dark red, oval drupes of Prunus serrula 'Amber Scotts'® are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus serrula 'Amber Scotts'® is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.