Prunus x cistena
- Shrub
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 100-150 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Red to purple foliage
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 100 - 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | White, Pink |
| Leaf colour | Red, Green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Prunus x cistena |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus |
| Family | Amygdalaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Parentage | Prunus cerasifera x Prunus pumila |
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