Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 7 years. Nanking Cherry.

Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 7 years. Nanking Cherry. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. The most remarkable feature of Prunus tomentosa is the dark reddish brown color of its bark, that cracks over time and desquamates in vertical strips. The leaves are alternate, oval, with serrated margins. In the under-part of the leaves are appearing hairs, giving them a more greyish colour.

Location: Outside in a Mediterranean climate the whole year and exposed to the sun but better place it in half-shadow during summer. It prefers full sun and grows naturally in a wide variety of soils. It is a variety very resistant to drought and cold.

Watering: It tolerates droughts well, however give it a moderate watering.

Curiosities: Known as Nanking cherry, Shanghai cherry or Korean cherry, among others, due to its Asian origin.

Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 20 x 24 x 29.5 cm.

Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.