Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty'
Manchurian cherry 'Amber Beauty'
A medium-sized, conical, deciduous tree with shiny, golden-brown bark, peeling once mature. Small, scented, fluffy, white flowers are produced in clusters in spring, followed by small, black, cherry-like fruit. The small, dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Gold | White | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Gold | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Gold | Yellow | Black | |
| Winter | Brown Gold |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Prune in mid-summer if silver leaf is a problem
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
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