Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese cherry 'Shirotae' (Prunus serrulata) is an overhanging, picturesque large shrub with decorative fruits. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers in May. The Japanese cherry 'Shirotae' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque large shrub * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bronze shoots * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese cherry 'Shirotae' are medium green, ovate, serrated. Bronze-coloured shoots. Japanese cherry 'Shirotae' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Overhanging, picturesque.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 white, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear in May.

Fruit
The drupes of Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, green border

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