Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' - 125-150 CM C18

Description
These produce purple-red, round fruits from August. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * attractive dark red autumn colouring * light green shoots * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive dark red autumn colouring. Long lasting.

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

Growth habit
Choke cherry 'Shubert' is dense and ovoid in structure. Slow growing.

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 in clusters in May.

fruit
The purple-red, round drupes of Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant, jam

Root
Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.