Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' - 125-150 CM C18

Description
These produce purple-red, round fruits from August. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * attractive dark red autumn colouring * light green shoots * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive dark red autumn colouring. Long lasting.

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

Growth habit
Choke cherry 'Shubert' is dense and ovoid in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
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.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear in clusters in May.

fruit
The purple-red, round drupes of Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant, jam

Root
Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.