Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' - 120-140 CM C15

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Dwarf Russian almond 'Fire Hill' is upright, loose and broad in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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
- Cut back vigorously after flowering. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.