cherry 'Shirotae'
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Shirotae' is a small, spreading deciduous tree with a spreading, flat crown and fresh green young foliage contrasting with fragrant, pure white, semi-double flowers 5cm in width; orange and red autumn colour
Scientific classification
- Species
- cherry 'Shirotae' (Prunus 'Shirotae')
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cherry 'Shirotae'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cherry 'Shirotae'
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cherry 'Shirotae' care guide
- Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced fruit or tree feed in early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
Pests
May get caterpillars, leaf-mining moths, bullfinches and aphids
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