Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare' - 120 CM STEM C7.5

Description
The Japanese cherry 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' (Prunus serrulata) is an overhanging small tree with decorative, oval, round fruits. It produces pink-coloured flowers from April to May. The Japanese cherry 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus serrulata 'Shidare-zakura'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese cherry 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Japanese cherry 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cherry 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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.

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 pink-coloured flowers are very double and appear from April to May. They grow to about 5 - 6 cm in size.

Fruit
The oval, round drupes of Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, green border

Root
Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is a deep-rooting plant.