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Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori'

Japanese Flowering Apricot 'Beni-shi-dori'

  • Tree
  • 2-3 m high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Unusual flowers
  • Very hardy
The Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori' is a beautiful Japanese ornamental cherry with dark pink flowers that bloom early in the spring. This hardy shrub is suitable for various garden applications and thrives in both full sun and partial shade.

Garden use

Use

Small garden Shrub border Park Solitary Small groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower Particularly fragrant Unusual flowers

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 200 - 300 cm
Flowering time January - March
Flower colour deep pink
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture dry, average
Soil pervious, light
Soil fertility normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori'
Genus Prunus
Family Amygdalaceae
Common names NL: Japanse sierpruim 'Beni-shi-dori'
EN: Japanese Flowering Apricot 'Beni-shi-dori'
FR: Abricotier du Japon 'Beni-shi-dori'
DE: Japanische Blütenkirsche 'Beni-shi-dori
Prunus
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