Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' – Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'

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Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' – Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'

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Easy and versatile medium-size tree with a narrow oval to oval, loose crown reaching heights of 6 to 9 m. The broad-elliptical leaf emerges light green but turns gradually darker during the season, eventually becoming dark purplish red at the end of summer. The leaf remains on the tree well into autumn and keeps its dark colour. Blossoms in May with small, white flowers in projecting racemes, followed by purplish red to purplish black fruits. Very much like ‘Shubert’ but with a more slender crown shape and grows somewhat more vigorously when young. This makes the tree better suited to use on open verges. Wide range of uses due to its excellent winter hardiness and easy growth. Preferably planted on a nutrient-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 9 m
Crown
narrow oval to oval, light, open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown-grey, bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
broad elliptical, light green on emerging turning dark purplish red, 5 - 12 (15) cm
Flowers
white, about 1 cm, in protruding racemes, 7 - 15 cm, May
Fruits
round, purplish red to purplish black, Ø about 8 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutrient-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Bailey Nurseries, Newport, MN, USA, pre-1985
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown purplegreen reddish brown white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'

Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' blooms in may.
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