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Prunus avium 'Sunburst' (Cherry 'Sunburst')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 6m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Prunus avium 'Sunburst'

Other names: Cherry 'Sunburst', Prunus 'Sunburst`


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Genus: Prunus

Variety or cultivar: 'Sunburst' _ 'Sunburst' is an upright, deciduous fruit tree which spreads when mature and gets white flowers in late spring, followed by deep-red, sweet cherry fruit in late summer.

Prunus avium 'Sunburst' is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Orange, Red in Autumn

Fruit: Dark-red in Summer

Habit: Spreading, Round headed

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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 'Sunburst' (Cherry 'Sunburst') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m 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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