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
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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