Prunus serrula - 60-80 CM C4

Description
These produce dark red, oval fruits from August. The amber-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus tibetica.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow autumn colouring * amber-yellow shoots * cannot be planted over

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Bronze, flaking, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Birch bark cherry is multi-stemmed and branched 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
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 white, cupped flowers appear from April to May.

fruit
The dark red, oval drupes of Prunus serrula are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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