Prunus 'Snow Fountains' - 1/2 STDS C18

Description
The Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' (Prunus x yedoensis) is a dense, hanging small tree that produces white, clustered flowers with a light fragrance. They appear in April. These produce black, round fruits. They are small and exude a light fragrance. The Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' turns bright orange in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' is a small tree that grows densely and drooping. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers of Yoshino cherry 'Snow Fountains' appear in clusters in April. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture