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Prunus

Prunus · Tree

Hardiness
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Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
2.5–12 m × 2.5 m
Soil
Moist but well-drained; Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand; pH Acid or Alkaline or Neutral (ideally 6 to 6.5 for Prunus domestica)
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
Kernels of some Prunus can release cyanide and may be poisonous, especially raw apricot kernels and bitter almonds; correctly identified sweet almond (Prunus dulcis) nuts are edible.

The Gardening Year

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🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection is severe.

Bacterial leaf spot and canker: Prune out infected branches in dry weather and avoid wetting foliage when watering.

Honey fungus: Remove infected plants and roots completely; resistant varieties are recommended for replanting.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based pellets.

Pocket plum: Remove affected fruits promptly to reduce spore spread and improve site drainage.

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