Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' – Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori'

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Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' – Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori'

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'Beni-chi-dori' is a slow-growing sturdy shrub to small tree that can eventually reach 5-7 m in height. The crown is round to flattened spherical in later life. Fresh green leaves hang from the dark brown twigs. These are broad oval to almost round, have a long pointed tip and a double serrated leaf edge. Depending on winter cold, 'Beni-chi-dori flowers in February-March. The single flowers, which are in pairs or alone, are 2-2.5 cm in size and consist of 6-8 petals. They are warm dark pink-red and colour very well with the dark brown twigs. 'Beni-chi-dori' is of Japanese origin. Its exact origin is not known, but the plant was imported into England before 1961. The tree is best planted in a slightly (from north and east winds) sheltered location. Hardiness zone 6b.
Availability
Top grafted (3)
Specifications
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Height
5-7 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
flatened spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
dark pink-red, flowers in February-March
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
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink February March average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori'

Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' can eventually reach a height of 5-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' 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 mume 'Beni-chi-dori' blooms in february, march.
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