Prunus padus 'Watereri' – Prunus padus 'Watereri'

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Prunus padus 'Watereri' – Prunus padus 'Watereri'

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Prunus padus 'Watereri' has a fairly open rounded crown. It grows somewhat faster than the species. Height 6 - 10 m. The dull brown to brownish-grey branches smell of bitter almonds when damaged. The dark green leaves are oval to obovate and have a finely serrated edge. Flowers in April and May, producing fragrant white flowers in pendulous bunches. The bunches are significantly longer than those of the species – approx. 20 cm. Black berries follow the flowers. Street, avenue and park tree. Winter hardiness zone: 3
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Height
6-10 m
Width
5-9m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, black
Leaf
green
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), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets
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) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Prunus padus 'Watereri'

Prunus padus 'Watereri' can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus padus 'Watereri' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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