Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' - 175-200 CM C35

Description
The Higan cherry 'Autumnalis' (Prunus subhirtella) is an upright, overhanging large shrub that produces light pink, cupped flowers. They appear from the end of March to the beginning of April. These produce black fruits. The Higan cherry 'Autumnalis' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' CAC.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Higan cherry 'Autumnalis' are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Higan cherry 'Autumnalis' is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Higan cherry 'Autumnalis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - 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, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from the end of March to the beginning of April. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Container, cutting, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is a deep-rooting plant.