Prunus avium 'Regina' - patio - 4 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * 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 'Regina' is an ovoid and upright growing tree that can reach a height of 15 - 20 metres and a width of 10 - 15 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Prunus avium 'Regina' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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
Prunus avium 'Regina' forms white flowers from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

fruit
The dark red, very large drupes have a sweet and sour flavour. The light red flesh is firm and juicy. Ripen from the beginning of August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, consumption, jam, baking, juice

Root
Prunus avium 'Regina' is a heartroot.