Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' has a spreading flattened spherical crown. Height approx. 8 m. The bark is chestnut brown. The long narrow leaves are bright green and grow to 6 - 11 cm in size. In the autumn they turn yellow and red. The tree blooms at the end of April at the same time as the leaves emerge. The bright white flowers grow in bunches of 3 - 5 together and have a diameter of approx. 1.5 cm. They are followed by bright red round fruit, Ø approx. 0.6 cm. Winter hardiness zone: 3
Clear stem treeMulti-stem treecalcareous soilclay soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)flatened sphericalround/spherical2nd size, between 6 and 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenwhiteAprilaverage growingConspicuous bloomAttractive autumn colourvaluable for bees (honey plant)non-toxic (usually)Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor'
Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' turn yellow, red in autumn.
The right time to plant Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' 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 pensylvanica 'Auburn Splendor' blooms in april.