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PRUNUS triloba
Commonly known as Flowering almond, Rose tree of China
FRUITING CHERRIES
Popular dwarf almond, branches wreathed with bright double pink flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves often 3-lobed 4-8cm (1½-3in) long, dark green above, mid green and softly hairy beneath
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Bright pink -
HeightTo 3m (10ft) -
SpreadSlowly to 3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubDensely branched shrub. Produces solitary or paired flowers 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) across, followed by spherical red fruit, 1cm (½in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
PRUNUS triloba
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blosson wilt, bacterial canker.
Place of originChina -
Flower ShapeBowl-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
EllipticBroadly elliptic(see photos above)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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