Prunus triloba - 1/2 STDS C15

Description
The Flowering almond (Prunus triloba) is an upright, dense, branched shrub that produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Flowering almond also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, wind-protected location with sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and is around 2.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering almond are dark green, ovate and alternate. Flowering almond is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering almond has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering almond is an upright, dense and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of May to the beginning of June, is advisable for this plant.

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

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of May to the beginning of June.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers are double and appear from April to May. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Tub, cutting, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, balcony/patio, small/front garden