Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' - 80-100 CM C3

Description
The Japanese cherry 'Amanogawa' (Prunus serrulata) is a columnar, tight, large shrub with decorative, black, oval, round fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces light pink, bowl-shaped flowers from April to May. The Japanese cherry 'Amanogawa' also has egg-shaped, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * can be grown over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese cherry 'Amanogawa' are dark green, ovate, lanceolate, alternate, serrate. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Japanese cherry 'Amanogawa' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cherry 'Amanogawa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Columnar, vigorous.

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).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from March to September - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from May to June.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - 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 light pink, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The black, oval, round drupes of Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, green border

Root
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' is a deep-rooting plant.