Ornamental Cherry,Wild Cherry. A spreading tree with bronze leaves when young, turning red in autumn. Pretty double white flowers in mid-spring, followed by red fruit. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers April to May. Fruits May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus avium ‘Plena’
A spreading tree with bronze leaves when young, turning red in autumn. Pretty double white flowers in mid-spring, followed by red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | avium |
| Varietry | 'Plena' |
| Common Name | Ornamental Cherry, Wild Cherry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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