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Prunus salicina

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Prunus salicina bears showy and white blossoms during late winter to early spring. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Prunus salicina bears aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems.
Typical Uses Fruit and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Prunus salicina is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.