Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

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Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is a densely branched large shrub or medium-sized tree with sloping and slightly arching branches. The tree has a broad vase-shaped crown. Height 6 - 8 m. The leaves unfurl green and have a yellow to orange-yellow autumn colour. Flowering repeats from November to the end of April, except during periods of frost. The semi-double flowers are very light pink (almost white), the buds darker. Due to the long flowering period, the plant does not flower richly at one time. 'Autumnalis' is used as a park tree. Hardiness zone: 5b
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
light pink, flowers in October
Fruits
black, seldom
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clay soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, large gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink October average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' 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 ×subhirtella 'Autumnalis' blooms in october.
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