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Prunus Goris Gold ('Goris11'PBR)

prunus [Goris Gold]

A vigorous, dense and bushy evergreen shrub. Its upright branches bear glossy green leaves, the new shoots are a striking bright golden green and become darker with age. Upright spikes of small white flowers appear in May and these are followed by clusters of black berries in Autumn

Synonyms
Prunus laurocerasus 'Goris11'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Gold Green
Summer Gold Green
Autumn Gold Green Black
Winter Gold Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Seed kernels harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Prune in Late spring or early summer. Over grown shrubs and hedged can be pruned back hard for renovation. See pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to laurel leaf disease

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