Prunus yedoensis 'Ivensii' - 80-100 CM C1.5 WHIP

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

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant 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.