With its colored fruits, the blood plum is a decorative eye-catcher. The easy-care ornamental tree delights in every season. From flowering to harvest, gardeners benefit from the hardy fruit tree. This profile offers you an informative foretaste.
A pleasurable highlight
The blood plum feels very comfortable in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Its elliptical leaves are dark brown to black-red in color during the growing season. The hardy pome fruit withstands temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius. For this reason, it is popular throughout Germany.
In early spring, the Prunus cerasifera enchants the garden with snow-white flowers. A warm summer has a very positive effect on the infructescence. In September she delights with vitamin-rich, small fruits. These are colored yellow to dark red. The juicy pulp inspires gourmets of every generation.
Blood plum as a shrub or standard tree
There are different varieties of Prunus cerasifera. With good care, it can grow to a height of between 100 and 1500 centimetres. The blood plum grows 20 to 50 centimeters per year. This tree-like shrub is suitable in the front garden, on the orchard or as a container plant on the terrace. When choosing a variety, pay attention to the available garden size so that the plant can thrive well.
Tip:
- Shrub: Prunus x cistena, Hesse
- Clear stem: Prunus cerasifera Nigra, Trailblazer
Brilliant resilience
In addition, hobby gardeners like to plant this tree because of its robust character. It is very resistant to pests and diseases. In addition, various fungal diseases can be prevented by the right location and regular pruning.
If the tree does become ill, simple measures and natural remedies (e.g. horsetail extract) can remedy the situation in a timely manner.
tips and tricks
The fruits can be processed into wonderful jams or desserts. They can also be stored for a few weeks.
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