Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant' (Kurile cherry)
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2m max. spread |
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3m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant'
Other names: Kurile cherry, Japanese alpine cherry
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Genus: Prunus
Variety or cultivar: 'Brilliant' _ 'Brilliant' is a deciduous, small tree or shrub with serrated, green leaves and pale pink flowers in early spring that are out-lasted by red sepals that hang on for a while after the flowers have fallen.
Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Red, Orange-red, Orange in Autumn
Habit: Rounded to broadly spreading
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Specific pests: Leaf mining moths , Bullfinches , Caterpillars
Specific diseases: Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods: Budding, Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brilliant' (Kurile cherry) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation: Grown in moderately fertile soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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