Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Choke cherry 'Shubert' (Prunus virginiana) is a dense, ovoid small tree with decorative, purple-red, round fruits. It produces white, cupped flowers arranged in clusters in May. The Choke cherry 'Shubert' also has egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * attractive dark red autumn colouring * light green shoots * resistant to urban climates, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Choke cherry 'Shubert' are purple-red, ovate, alternate. Light green shoots. Choke cherry 'Shubert' turns bright dark red in autumn. Long lasting.

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

Spread
Canada.

Frost hardiness
The Choke cherry 'Shubert' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Choke cherry 'Shubert' is a dense and ovoid growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 5 - 7 m wide. 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 of Choke cherry 'Shubert' 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-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.