Prunus padus 'Colorata' – Prunus padus 'Colorata'

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Prunus padus 'Colorata' – Prunus padus 'Colorata'

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Prunus padus 'Colorata' forms a sturdy bush to small tree with a half-open rounded crown. Height 6 - 8 m. A noticeable difference with the species is that 'Colorata' produces leaves that emerge reddish-brown. In the summer the leaves are dark green with purple veins. The underside of the leaf is purplish. The flowers are light pink and in bunches. Flowers in late April. Reddish-black fruit (drupes) appear in late summer. Used as a park tree and sometimes as forage for bees. It stands up to wet soil. Winter hardiness zone: 3
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
6-7m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
reddisch brown, redbrown
Flowers
pink, flowers in April
Fruits
red, 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 no 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), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
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) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown reddish brown pink April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Prunus padus 'Colorata'

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

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

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