Prunus yedoensis - 250-300 CM C130

Description
These produce black, round fruits. They are small and exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Yoshino cherry is upright and expansive in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers appear in clusters from the end of March to April. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture