Prunus serrulata 'Sunset Boulevard' - STD 18-20 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata) is a large shrub with decorative, black, oval, round fruits. It produces light pink-coloured flowers from April to June. The Japanese cherry also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese cherry are medium green, ovate, serrated. Japanese cherry is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese cherry is a large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 10 m and is approx. 0.8 - 6 m wide.

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 light pink flowers appear from April to June.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, green border

Root
Prunus serrulata is a deep-rooting plant.