AU Rosa cherry
Prunus salicina 'AU Rosa'
USDA zones5 to 5
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Rounded
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'AU Rosa' cherry (Prunus salicina 'AU Rosa') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It has a rounded shape and grows at a moderate pace. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers from early to late spring. The fruit is grown for fresh eating and culinary use, and it keeps for 2 to 3 weeks.
Pairs well with Bloodgood Japanese maple, Casa Blanca lily, Wide Brim hosta, and Cornflower.
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