Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' – Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'

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Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' – Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'

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Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare' (syn. P. s. 'Shidare-zakura') is an overgrown weeping form with twigs overhanging in large arches. Mature specimens can reach a height and width of 4 - 6 m. The leaves unfurl bronze and later turn glossy dark green. Blooms profusely in April and early May with double pure light pink flowers. These are about 3 cm in size and are arranged in clusters of 4 - 6 flowers. Usually planted as a solitary. Does not tolerate wet soil. Hardiness zone: 6a
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
40-45 top grafted
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
45-50 top grafted
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
50-60 top grafted
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green, bronze
Flowers
light pink, flowers in April
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Synonyms
Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare', Prunus serrulata 'Shidare-zakura'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green pink April average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' blooms in april.
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