Prunus glandulosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Prunus glandulosa is also known as Chinese bush cherry, Chinese plum, and dwarf flowering almond. It is a plant native to China, but can also be found in Japan. This plant is stunningly beautiful when it blooms in spring and is widely used as an ornamental and cut flower.
Common Name |
Dwarf Flowering Almond, Chinese Bush Cherry, Chinese Plum
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Plant Type
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Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus glandulosa
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Prunus glandulosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Prunus glandulosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Prunus glandulosa needs water once every
3 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Prunus glandulosa needs about 0.5 L per 3 days. |
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Prunus glandulosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Prunus glandulosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
41°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Prunus glandulosa prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Prunus glandulosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Prunus glandulosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Prunus glandulosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Prunus glandulosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Prunus glandulosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Prunus glandulosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be toxic for human and dogs if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Japanese Garden
Prairie and Meadow
Traditional Garden
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Prunus glandulosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Prunus glandulosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
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Prunus glandulosa Native Region |
Find out where the Prunus glandulosa plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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Specific Location
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Most of Prunus Glandulosa grows in Northern and central China, Japan |
