PRUNUS avium PLENA 12L

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Red-brown, smooth, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Wild cherry 'Plena' is roundish in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The white flowers are very double and appear from April to May. They grow to around 2 - 3 cm and are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus avium 'Plena' is a heartroot.