mahaleb cherry

How to Grow and Care for mahaleb cherry

mahaleb cherry · Prunus mahaleb
Also known as: St Lucie cherry

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Watering: Deep water during dry spells, especially when youngSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing mahaleb cherry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep water during dry spells, especially when young
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced fruit or tree feed in early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

How to Water mahaleb cherry?

Deep water during dry spells, especially when young

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mahaleb cherry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mahaleb cherry?

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What Soil Is Best for mahaleb cherry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for mahaleb cherry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize mahaleb cherry?

Balanced fruit or tree feed in early spring

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How to Prune mahaleb cherry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prefer summer pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection.

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How to Propagate mahaleb cherry?

Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer

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How to Transplant mahaleb cherry?

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How to Care for mahaleb cherry in Winter?

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How to Plant mahaleb cherry?

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

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How to Repot mahaleb cherry?

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How to Harvest mahaleb cherry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of mahaleb cherry

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Attributes of mahaleb cherry

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginCentral Europe and Asia Minor

Scientific Classification

Species
Prunus mahaleb
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
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