Prunus avium 'Schneid. Sp?te Knorpel.' - 1/2 STDS C35

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus avium 'Kaiser Franz', Prunus avium 'Zeppelin'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, juicy flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost

Bark
Smooth, shiny bark.

Growth habit
Wild cherry 'Schneiders Späte Knorpel' is an ovoid and upright growing tree that can reach a height of 4 - 6 metres and a width of 3 - 4 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 'Schneiders Späte Knorpel' 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 'Schneiders Späte Knorpel' forms white flowers from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

fruit
The dark red drupes have a sweet, juicy flavour. The red flesh is firm. Ripening time from the beginning of July.

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

Root
Prunus avium 'Schneiders Späte Knorpel' is a heartroot.