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Prunus maackii (Amur cherry )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 10m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Prunus maackii

Other names: Amur cherry , Amur chokecherry


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Genus: Prunus

Species: P. maackii - P. maackii is a deciduous, small tree with peeling yellow-brown bark and deep-green, ovate leaves with yellow autumn colour. In spring it has white flowers followed by red-black fruit.

Prunus maackii is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

Stem: Yellow-brown in All seasons

Fruit: Black-red, 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

Pruning: Pruning group 1. Prune in mid-summer where silver leaf is a problem.. REGISTER to read more...

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


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Prunus maackii (Amur cherry ) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m 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 to part shade.

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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: Partial Shade, 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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