Prunus yedoensis 'Ivensii' - 1/2 STDS C5

Description
The Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' (Prunus x yedoensis) is an upright, hanging small tree that produces white, clustered flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny, sheltered location with nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' is a small tree that grows upright and drooping. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers of Yoshino cherry 'Ivensii' appear in clusters from March to April. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture

Root
Prunus x yedoensis 'Ivensii' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.