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Prunus avium 'Plena' (Double gean)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 12m
max. spread
Ultimate height 12m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Prunus avium 'Plena'

Other names: Double gean, Prunus avium 'Grandiflora'


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Genus: Prunus

Variety or cultivar: 'Plena' _ 'Plena' is a round-headed, flowering cherry tree whose double-flowered white blossom is long-lasting.

Prunus avium 'Plena' is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Red, Orange in Autumn

Fruit: Dark-red in Summer

Tree shape: Round headed, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil)

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Specific pests: Leaf mining moths , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Aphids

Specific diseases: Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Silver leaf

General care

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings, Budding, Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Prunus avium 'Plena' (Double gean) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Cottage/Informal

Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining, moderately fertile soil in full sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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