Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' - 50-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' (Prunus tenella) is an upright, loose, broad small shrub that produces pink flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, serrated. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size.

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

Spread
Southeast Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' is an upright, loose and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.7 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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
- Cut back vigorously after flowering. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.