PRUNUS 'Matsumae-shizuka'

(Fragrant Cloud) - highly scented semi-double white flowers

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H/Std £70.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

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

10 to 15 Litre

Deciduous - long-pointed, toothed, deep green leaves 17-20cm (6¾-8in) long, paler beneath and emerging coppery-bronze
White
Height - 10m (33ft)
Spread - 6m (20ft)
Tree - vigorous tree, erect at first, broadening with age. Produces drooping clusters of 4-5 flowers opening to 5-6cm (2-2½in) across developing a pinkish centre with age, with the emerging leaves
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 - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker
Place of origin - Japan. Garden origin
Flower Shape - Semi-double - Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
Ovate
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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - strongly fragrant
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -