Prunus avium 'Ferdouce' (wild cherry 'Ferdouce') — Bushy

Overview

Prunus avium 'Ferdouce' is a bushy tree in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prunus avium 'Ferdouce' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Prunus avium 'Ferdouce' is a bushy, deciduous tree cultivar of the wild cherry, belonging to the Rosaceae family. Like other members of the Prunus genus, it is known for its striking spring blooms and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, exposed aspect. It prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. Propagation is typically done by softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Prunus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Prunus avium 'Ferdouce' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Tree
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Prunus avium 'Ferdouce'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat
Pest resistance: Cherry blackfly, Aphids, Leaf-mining moths, Caterpillars
Disease resistance: Peach leaf curl, Silver leaf, Bacterial canker, Blossom wilt, Honey fungus