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
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H6Botanical 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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