An elegant fastigiate tree with masses of clear pink blooms and good autumn colour. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus ‘Shosar’
An elegant fastigiate tree with masses of clear pink blooms and good autumn colour
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Shosar' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| 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, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Silver leaf |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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