Prunus maackii
Manchurian cherry, Amur cherry
- Height × spread
- 7m × 6m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Winter, Spring, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is a beautiful small tree which has golden brown bark that shines and flakes. When the tree is young the bark peels and shreds copiously. As it matures, the bark becomes smoother, clean and shiny. It makes a pyramidal tree in its early years but becomes rounder and more spreading with age. The flowers which come at the end of April or in early May are borne in small clusters, overall columnar in shape, and are followed by red fruits that mature to black. It is a tree that is happiest in a cool climate and is well suited to colder parts of Britain and Ireland. It reaches around 7m (23ft) in height.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Yellow
- Stem colour
- Brown, Orange
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, honey-almond
- Shape
- Cone
- Height
- 7m
- Spread
- 6m
- Height in 10 years
- 3m
- Spread in 10 years
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Autumn, Winter
- Flowers in
- Winter, Spring, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Scented garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Architectural, Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Planting
Protect & support young trees
Attach a newly planted tree or tall shrub over 1m to a tree stake to give support and prevent windrock. Use a tree guard to stop tree bark being eaten by animals, especially in areas with deer - removing bark injures a tree and in worst case can kill it.
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