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    Prunus emarginata

    Also Known As

    • Bitter Cherry
    • Oregon Cherry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-50'
    • W: 6'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Prunus emarginata plant details

    Prunus emarginata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus emarginata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus emarginata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Though too puckery-bitter for human enjoyment, the small, bright-red cherries which cover this drought-tolerant large shrub in fall are very attractive as are its many white flowers in spring and its shiny reddish bark. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Prunus emarginata plant

    How to Grow Prunus emarginata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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