Prunus maackii – Manchurian cherry, Amur cherry

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Prunus maackii – Manchurian cherry, Amur cherry

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Fast-growing, medium-sized, semi-transparent tree with ascending branches. It forms an ovoid crown with a final height of 8 - 12 m. A remarkable feature is the golden-yellow flaky bark and old branches. The leaves are approx. 10 cm long, oval to narrow oval, with a pointed top and a finely serrated edge. The small fragrant white flowers appear in standing bunches in late April and early May. The tree does not produce many flowers. The flowers are followed by small black fruits. Prunus maackii does well as a park tree and does not prosper in wet soil. This tree is not often cultivated. Winter hardiness zone: 3 The trunk and old branches of Prunus maackii turn a warm golden-brown colour. This makes the tree a worthwhile solitary even in the winter.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8-12 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
flaking, yellowbrown, gold colour, orange
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
white, flowers in April, fragrant flowers
Fruits
black
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 partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Prunus maackii

Prunus maackii can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus maackii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus maackii turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus maackii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus maackii 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 maackii blooms in april.
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