Prunus salicina grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, and it has reddish-brown shoots. The leaves are 6–12 cm long and 2.5–5 cm broad, with serrate margins. The flowers are produced in early spring, each about 2 cm in diameter with five white petals. The fruit is a drupe, 4–7 cm in diameter with yellow-pink flesh. It can be harvested in the summer. When fully ripe it can be eaten raw.
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Prunus Salicina 'burgundy'
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
-5°C - 5°C
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Requires porous cactus soil and adequate airflow. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch.
Pruning
To keep your cactus healthy, you should cut back the plant whenever it seems to be too large. Typically, if you are pruning to reduce the size of the plant, consider cutting back the plant by at least a third each year.
Fertilizer
Feed half strength liquid fertilizer in Spring
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Temperature
Protect from frost; hardy to 32F.
Popularity
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