Prunus padus 'Schloss Tiefurt'

Europe to Asia.

Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' is a small ovoid tree with a translucent, closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 9 - 12 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

The shoots of Prunus padus 'Schloss Tiefurt' are light brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' are dark green, ovate, matt, alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers of Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' appear in clusters from April to May. They are strongly scented.

The black, round fruits of Prunus padus 'Schloss Tiefurt' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Densely branched.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Bird cherry 'Schloss Tiefurt' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).