Prunus ×schmittii – Prunus ×schmittii

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Prunus ×schmittii – Prunus ×schmittii

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Prunus x schmittii is a fast growing tree with a narrow vase-shaped crown and a height of up to 10 m. The bark is remarkably glossy and brownish-red with horizontal stripes (lenticels). The elongated elliptical leaves are dark green and approx. 5 - 8 cm in length. In the autumn the leaves turn a pretty yellow-orange. The tree flowers in April and May, producing fairly unremarkable pale pink flowers. It flowers for scarcely more than a week. P. schmittii can be planted in small streets and gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 5
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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
narrow vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
reddisch brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
light pink, flowers in April
Fruits
red
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 paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) narrow vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Prunus ×schmittii

Prunus ×schmittii can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus ×schmittii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus ×schmittii turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus ×schmittii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus ×schmittii 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 ×schmittii blooms in april.
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