Prunus maackii, commonly called the Manchurian cherry or Amur chokecherry, is a species of cherry native to Korea and both banks of the Amur River, in Manchuria in northeastern China, and Amur Oblast and Primorye in southeastern Russia. It used to be considered a species of Prunus subg. Padus, but both morphological and molecular studies indicate it belongs to Prunus subg. Cerasus.
Amur chokecherry is fairly disease-resistant and generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is relatively low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. However, smaller plants should be pruned after they finish blooming. Amur chokecherry is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.
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Light
Amur chokecherry is native to open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and the edges of forests, where light is plentiful. It grows best in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, demonstrating good adaptability to different light conditions.
Temperature
Amur chokecherry shows strong adaptability to a range of climatic conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. Nevertheless, it has an ideal temperature range for growth. When temperatures become too high, the plant is vulnerable to stress from heat and humidity, which can cause it to die. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulating measures to protect the plant.
Fertilizer
Timing is essential for fertilizing Amur chokecherry. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-7
- Mature Height
- 6.1 m to 9.14 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.01 m
- Leaf Color
- Yellow, Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Russia, Koppen, South Korea, China
Other names.
