Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 8 years. Nanking Cherry
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Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 8 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.
Leaf type: deciduous
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Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 8 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): 23 x 20 x 35 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.
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Data sheet
- Genus
- Prunus
- Habitat
- Outdoor
- Leaf type
- deciduous
- Bonsai pot dimensions (approx.)
- From 16 to 22 cm
- Level of care
- High
- Makes flowers
- Yes
Family
Rosaceae
Fertiliser
From spring to mid-autumn with Nutribonsai Eco organic or liquid fertilizer, applied every two weeks using irrigation water.
Transplantation
In early spring or late autumn.
Substrate
As for the substrate, we recommend Terrabonsai, a substrate specially developed by the Mistral Bonsai technicians. It helps to keep your tree healthy, with the necessary moisture retention and the correct drainage for its development.
Pruning
It is advisable to do it when the bonsai has no leaves. Usually two leaf buds are left. Leaf buds are thicker and oval than flower buds.
Pinching
Pinching can be done at any time of the year except during flowering season.
Wiring
The wiring should be done either in the spring or in the autumn. In spring if a large branch should be bent. In autumn there is still circulation of sap, small or secondary branches can be wired and positioned.
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Prunus tomentosa. Bonsai 8 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.
Leaf type: deciduous