Capulin cherry grow and care – tree of the genus Prunus also known as Prunus salicifolia,Capulin cherry perennial evergreen to semi deciduous plant and also used as ornamental plant, cn grow in subtropical, mediterranean or tropic climate and grow in hardiness zone 10+.
Flower color white with five petals.
Capulin cherry flower
Fruit shape round, size 1-2.5 cm, color of the fruit: red to purple-black, the taste more similar to Plum than a cherry
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How to grow Capulin cherry growing and care:
If the tree attack in the beginning of the winter needs to collect all the leaves and the fruit from the ground, cut all the infected branches
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft in Capulin cherry?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, the taste not life regular cherry
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, Borer, mite
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Weak, dead and thin branches
Size of the plant?
3-6 m, 10-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White flower with five petals
Thinning the bloom:
Firsts years recommend thinning
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, fruit fly
What can be done with big quantities of Capulin cherry fruits?
Eaten raw, jam, cakes, juice
Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover the trees with net or protect the fruit with traps
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
Scientific name:
Prunus salicifolia
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