Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer'

Caucasus.

Cherry plum 'Trailblazer' is a bushy, dense and loose-growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide.

The shoots of Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer' are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of the Cherry plum 'Trailblazer' are green-red, ovate and alternate. They are about 5 - 7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Cherry plum 'Trailblazer' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

The creamy white, cupped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size and are slightly fragrant.

The red drupes have a sweet flavour. The flesh of these round drupes is juicy. Ripening time from August.

Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Cherry plum 'Trailblazer' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Bee pasture, bird food plant, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.
- 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.

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