Prunus cerasifera 'Meikers' (May Duke) - 2 YR BUSH

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' CAC.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Growth habit
Cherry plum 'Woodii' is bushy and dense in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' are spiny.

Root
Prunus cerasifera 'Woodii' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.