Ornamental Cherry. A spreading tree with arching branches. Pretty semi-double white flowers in pendent clusters in mid-spring. Good autumn colour. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus ‘Shirotae’
A spreading tree with arching branches. Pretty semi-double white flowers in pendent clusters in mid-spring. Good autumn colour.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Prunus |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Shirotae' |
Common Name | Ornamental Cherry |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 6m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
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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