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.
Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori' in the garden
- wildlife: for bees
- use: cutflower
botanical information about Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori'
- Botanical name: Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori'
- Genus: Prunus
- Family: Amygdalaceae
- Other names: Japanse sierpruim 'Beni-shi-dori' - Japanese Flowering Apricot 'Beni-shi-dori' - Abricotier du Japon 'Beni-shi-dori' - Japanische Blütenkirsche 'Beni-shi-dori
Features Prunus mume 'Beni-shi-dori'
| height: | 200-300 cm |
| flowering: | January - March |
| color: | deep pink |
| leaf color: | green |
| scent: | particularly fragrant |
| habit: | ascending |
| growth: | medium |
| level: | moderate |
| light: | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
| moisture: | dry, average |
| soil texture: | pervious, light |
| organic matter: | normal |
| pH: | acid, neutral |
| winter zone: | 6 [-20°C] |
| density: | 1 - 2 |
