PRUNUS

PERSICA Red

Weeping Peach Red

DESCRIPTION:

A graceful weeping tree grafted onto a standard. In spring, long pendulous branches; show off the red double blossom. Soft green foliage turns varying shades of red and yellow in autumn. This tree should be pruned back after flowering, as the new growth will encourage flowers for the following year.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

3 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Long Pendulous branching.

FOLIAGE:

Soft green foliage turning reds and yellows in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Double red blossom.

COMMENTS:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Provide a firm stake for support. After flowering, prune to an outward pointing bud.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.