Prunus 'Snow Fountains' – Prunus 'Snow Fountains'

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Prunus 'Snow Fountains' – Prunus 'Snow Fountains'

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Prunus 'Snow Fountains' is an American cultivar with thin pendulous twigs hanging down to the ground. It forms a broad weeping crown and can eventually attain a height and width of 3 - 4 m. The dark green leaves are fairly small and turn to orange and yellow in the autumn. The flowers are very abundant, like a 'fountain', with snow-white flowers hanging in bunches. Flowers in April. Hardly produces any fruit. It is used as a solitary in parks and gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 6
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Top grafted (1)
Specifications
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Height
3-4 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
snow-white, flowers in April
Fruits
black, seldom
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
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Trees for small gardens
Frequently asked questions
Prunus 'Snow Fountains'

Prunus 'Snow Fountains' can eventually reach a height of 3-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus 'Snow Fountains' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus 'Snow Fountains' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

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