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PRUNUS tenella 'Fire Hill'
Commonly known as Dwarf Russian almond
FRUITING CHERRIES
Suckering shrub with brilliant rose-red flowers. The most attractive of all the dwarf almonds and ideal for growing in a heather bed
Bush
£30.00 each
Plant Details
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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 -
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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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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 1.5m (5ft)
to 1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
