Prunus 'Snow Fountains' - 30-40 CM C3.5

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The white flowers of the 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