Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' – Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'

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Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' – Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'

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Grows from a shrub into a small to medium-size tree with a very dense branching and round crown to around 15 m but usually no more than about 10 m tall. The young twigs are conspicuously purple coloured which contrasts nicely with the dark green glossy leaf. The leaves are smaller and distinctly narrower than the species. This is the only way it differs from P. lusitanica. Thanks to the firm, leathery leaf, the tree is very wind resistant and can also tolerate sea wind. In 1893 it was described as a natural form (forma) of P. lusitanica. Suitable for use in parks and gardens, solitary or in groups. Needs protection against cold, drying wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 15 m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs purple to purple-green, bark black-brown, smooth
Leaf
narrow oval to narrow elongated-oval, pointed tip, glossy, dark green, 5 - 8 cm, evergreen
Flowers
cream♂ white, 1 - 1.5 cm, in terminal and axillar♂ racemes, 15 - 25 cm, June
Fruits
dark red to blackish purple, oval
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, provided it is fertile and moist
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white June average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' blooms in june.
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