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Prunus incisa f. yamadei
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A small, umbrella-shaped, deciduous tree with very small, single, bell-shaped, pure white flowers opening from green buds, with no touch of red. These are followed by small, dark red fruit then the leaves turn orange and red in autumn

Synonyms
Prunus incisa 'Yamadei'
Prunus yamadae
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer Green Red
Autumn Orange Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Japan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars and leaf miners

Diseases

May be subject to silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt

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