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Ornamental Plum
Prunus cerasifera is a species of tree commonly known as "plum". This species is often used as an ornamental tree in garden landscaping. Here is basic information about Prunus cerasifera:
Physical Characteristics:
- The plum tree is generally a medium-sized tree and can grow between 4-8 meters tall.
- It is a tree that generally has a round crown and sheds its leaves in winter.
Flower and Fruit:
- In spring, the plum tree blooms with fragrant flowers, usually pink or white.
- It bears fruit in summer, and these fruits are usually small, round and hard-stoned plums.
Leaves:
- Its leaves are green in color, and some species can be found with leaves in various colors.
Habitat:
- Prunus cerasifera generally prefers sunny areas and grows in well-drained soil.
- It is quite resistant to climates and resistant to cold.
Usage areas:
- It is widely used in garden landscaping as an ornamental tree.
- It adds diversity to landscape designs with its different varieties, flower and leaf colors.
- Since some species bear fruit, they can also be used as fruit trees in gardens or parks.
Maintenance Needs:
- The plum tree is generally a low maintenance tree.
- It grows healthily with regular watering and growing in suitable conditions.