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Prunus 'Snow Goose' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Prunus 'Snow Goose'

Prunus 'Snow Goose'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Snow Goose' is a narrow upright deciduous tree, never exceeding 3m in width, ideal for smaller locations, growing to a height of 6m. Large, single white flowers with tassled stamens appear in April. Mid-green leaves turn bronze to red in autumn.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerant of most soil types but does well particularly in chalk. Pollution tolerant. Planting in a sheltered position will help protect spring blossom

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune in mid-summer if silver leaf is a problem

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings, budding or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years