- Botanical name: Prunus 'Pink Shell'
- Common name: Ornamental cherry
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ is an ornamental cherry with a small, spreading habit. In spring its light green young leaves contrast beautifully with delicate, single, pale pink blooms. Its blooms are a magnet for early pollinators.
Like all deciduous prunus, Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ enjoys a moist but well-drained soil and thrives in a sheltered site in full sun. Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings given bottom heat. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer.
How to grow Prunus 'Pink Shell'
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Plant size
8m height
8m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Prunus 'Pink Shell' and wildlife
Prunus 'Pink Shell' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Prunus 'Pink Shell' poisonous?
Prunus 'Pink Shell' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
