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Prunus Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem. 25 Litre

Prunus Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem. 25 Litre

£119.95
Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem.
Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem. Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem.
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Quick Overview

Standard Prunus Cerasifera Nigra ideal choice for the smaller gardens or large pots. Beautiful pink flowers on dark stems in spring followed by dark purple foliage and fruits in autumn. 

Plant Size (cm)
Plant Size (cm)
350/400cm
Pot Size - Litre
Pot Size - Litre
25 Litre
Anticipated Height
Anticipated Height
2/3m
Toleration
Toleration
-15
Girth
Girth
10/12
Flowering Colour
Flowering Colour
Pink
Growth Speed
Growth Speed
Slow
Evergreen?
Evergreen?
No
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Prunus Cerasifera Nigra Full Standard 200cm Stem 25 Litre: Aka Prunus Pissardi Nigra similar to standard Prunus but with the added bonus of deep red leaves on dark brown stems, in spring pale pink flowers emerge creating a lovely contrast, flowers fade to white and small plum like fruits are produced in autumn, not edible for humans, but the local wildlife will appreciate them. Trained into standard trees with a stem of approximately 180cm and a girth of 8-10 these are well established trees for immediate impact arriving with a total height above the pot approximately 3.5m metres. 

Planting Position: For best results plant in full sun through to partial shade.

Soil: Moist free draining and fertile. - Not waterlogged

Suitable for container planting: Yes

Eventual Height and spread: Upto 4 metres with a 4 metre spread.

Growth Habit: Upright with a bushy crown.

Flowering Period: Climate dependant between early March and Mid to late April

Pruning: Can be pruned to create a more compact plant this should be done immediately after flowering. 

Foliage: Dark purple verging on black flowers are pale pink fading to white. 

Evergreen: No deciduous.

Hardiness: -15