An excellent large shrub for hedging with bright green leaves bronzey-red when young. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers March to April. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Seed kernels harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus lusitanica ssp. azorica
An excellent large shrub for hedging with bright green leaves bronzey-red when young
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Prunus |
---|---|
Species | lusitanica |
Varietry | ssp. azorica |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 4m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | purple |
Fruits When | August |
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, Border, Hedging |
Toxicity | Seed kernels harmful if eaten |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Vine weevils, Shothole |
Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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