PRUNUS
PRUNUS
Commonly known as Dwarf Russian almond
The family of stone fruits, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and almonds, and a dazzling array of ornamentals, all within the greater rose family. In Japan sakura zensen (the cherry blossom front) is followed northwards and is a cause of much celebration.
Because cherry flowers bloom en masse and because of their ephemeral nature they can provide one of the best horticultural events of the year when even a modest tree can provide a snowstorm of petals, falling to cover the ground beneath.
Genus of more than 200 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs widely distributed in northern temperate regions and the mountains of southeastern Asia. Because of their food and ornamental value they have been transported to most parts of the world where some have become naturalised.
UK natives are P. avium, wild cherry, P. padus, bird cherry and P. spinosa, blackthorn or sloe.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker. -
Place of origin
Central Europe to Russia -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Oblanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
To 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
To 1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Grafted small half standards, bushy shrub with upright shoots. Produces flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across, solitary or in profuse clusters of 2 or 3, with the leaves. Fruits are almond-like, velvety, grey-yellow to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 1.5m (5ft)
to 1.5m (5ft)
