| Flower: |
Bare branches abundantly produce large, single flowers in colours of white or soft pink, cultivar 'Festeri' has a rosy-pink flower - August.
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| Climate: |
Prefers direct sun or partially shaded positions. Frost resistant but requires summer irrigation, not fussy to soil type.
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| Fruit: |
Fruits are petite cherry plums with reddish flesh.
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| Propagation: |
Budding, cuttings.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Useful as a street tree. Attractive foliage throughout summer, useful for late winter flowering.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Does not require clipping, will perform better if left untrimmed. Fruits may become a nuisance as they squash easily and can leave a mess in the garden.
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| Foliage: |
Leaves are a purplish bronze colour.
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