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Prunus Cerasifera

Prunus cerasifera · Tree

Hardiness
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
8–12 m × 6–8 m
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand; Moist but well–drained or Well–drained; Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Flowering
February–April
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

J
F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Cherry leaf scorch: Rake up fallen leaves in autumn to reduce fungal spores for the following year.

Bacterial canker: Prune out infected branches in dry weather, disinfecting tools between cuts.

Cherry leaf spot: Collect and destroy fallen leaves to minimize overwintering fungal spores.

Cherry blackfly: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a strong jet of water to dislodge them.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation by thinning the canopy and avoid overhead watering.

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