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- The Blutpflaume in the own garden: A profile
- A delightful climax
- Blood plum as a shrub or high stem
- Tip:
- Brilliant resistance
- Tips & Tricks
The Blutpflaume in the own garden: A profile
With its colored fruits, the blood plum is a decorative eye-catcher. The easy-care ornamental wood pleases every season. From flowering to harvest, gardeners benefit from the resilient fruit tree. This profile provides you with an informative foretaste.
A delightful climax
The plum feels very well in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Their elliptical leaves are dark brown to black-red in color during the growing season. The hardy pome fruit can withstand temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius. For this reason, it is widely grown throughout Germany.
In early spring, the Prunus cerasifera enchants the garden with snow-white flowers. A warm summer has a very positive effect on the fruit. In September, she enjoys vitamin-rich, small fruits. These are colored yellow to dark red. The juicy pulp delights food lovers of every generation.
Blood plum as a shrub or high stem
Prunus cerasifera is available in different variants. With good care, it reaches a stature height between 100 and 1500 centimeters. The blood plum grows 20 to 50 centimeters per year. In the front garden, on the orchard or as a container plant for the terrace, this tree-like shrub is suitable. When selecting the variety, pay attention to the available garden size so that the plant can thrive well.
Tip:
Brilliant resistance
In addition, hobby gardeners like to plant this tree because of its robust nature. He is very resistant to pests and diseases. In addition, by the right location and a regular cut various fungal diseases can be prevented.
If the tree ever gets sick, simple measures and natural remedies (eg horsetail extract) can remedy the situation in a timely manner.
Tips & Tricks
The fruits can be processed into delicious jams or desserts. In addition, they can be stored for several weeks.
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