Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' – Prunus virginiana 'Shubert'

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Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' – Prunus virginiana 'Shubert'

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Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' is an easy tree with an oval, later rounded and loose crown. Height 5 - 8 m. The broad-elliptical leaves are 6 - 12 cm long and emerge light green in spring but quickly turn violet to brownish-red. This spectacular colouring of the leaves finishes up with intensely dark leaves at the end of the summer. The leaves remain on the tree for a long time. In May the tree bears small white flowers in projecting bunches. After that, purple-red to practically black fruit, Ø approx. 1 cm. Winter hardiness zone: 3

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Height
5 - 8 m
Width
4-7m
Crown
oval to round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown-grey, bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
broad elliptical, light green on emerging, later dark purplish to brownish red, 6 - 12 (15) cm
Flowers
white, about 1 cm, in protruding racemes, 7 - 15 cm, May
Fruits
round, purplish red to purplish black, Ø about 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, moist but well drained 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 butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
skinner’s Nurseries, Dropmore, Manitoba, Canada, 1958
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown purplegreen reddish brown white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Prunus virginiana 'Shubert'

Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus virginiana 'Shubert' 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 virginiana 'Shubert' blooms in may.
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