Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 20-25 CM C65

Description
The Japanese cherry 'Ukon' (Prunus serrulata) is a broad, large shrub with decorative, oval, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from April to May. The Japanese cherry 'Ukon' 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 8 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus tomentosa 'Ukon'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bordeaux red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bronze budding * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese cherry 'Ukon' are medium green, ovate, serrated. Bronze-coloured shoots. Japanese cherry 'Ukon' turns bright burgundy red in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Japanese cherry 'Ukon' is a broad-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 10 - 15 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 creamy white flowers appear from April to May.

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

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

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