PRUNUS rufa

Rusty and hairy new shoots and clusters of pale pink flowers. The best aspect of this species is its peeling reddish-brown bark

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H/Std £55.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

10 to 15 Litre

Deciduous - ovate-elliptic mid-green leaves 3-10cm (1¼-4in) long, paler and hairy beneath
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 6m (20ft)
Tree - small, round-headed tree with glossy, tan or reddish brown bark and rusty-hairy young shoots. Produces solitary or paired flowers to 2cm (¾in) across with the leaves. Fruits are ellipsoid, dark red and 7-10mm (¼-½in) across
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects and birds
Ornamental bark
Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches, silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker, brown rot
Place of origin - Himalayas
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly
Rabbit Resistant