Mazzard Cherry

Mazzard Cherry Prunus Avium

What is the plant

The wild cherry, or gean, Prunus avium, is a medium-sized deciduous tree with pure white flowers in spring, followed by small, red-purple cherries in summer. The chestnut-coloured bark becomes silvery with age, and leaves turn a rich orange-red in autumn.

It can be invasive in the US.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

Invasive

Weed

Water
Unless your cherry trees are growing in an area where irrigation is usually needed for growth (desert areas, drought areas, containers, etc.), you probably won't need to water your cherry trees more than what the rain naturally provides after the first growing year.
Sunlight
Needs 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Soil
Rich, well-draining soil.
Pruning
Pinch off dead leaves and stems.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature: -20° to -10°F (-29° to -23°C)

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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
Popularity
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