OnlinePlantCenter S00118 Use and Care Manual
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1. SANDCHERRY Prunus CULTURAL CARE SHEET USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map go ng 4 HARDINESS ZONE Sandcherry grows best in USDA Zones 4 7 Special care will be required if the plant is grown outside of its ideal growing Zones and it is best to consult with local Extension Service agents for localized growing tips and Suggestions 28688 2 ee wo amp wes rok O ADOG e m d J A 5S taf gt J wo ooa w www w a gt 9 gt b u N o A oo Se oworsobw s ARo poang y rr a y x lt ty a z IFIBE s eg i J g ida s a gt nen nn 4 TEE 4 f ee Sa ayyy a D k gt D p gon Stale Uneversty Ore Oregon State htip prem oregonstate edu 2012 LIGHT REQUIREMENTS For best leaf color plant Sandcherry plants in full sun In partly sunny sites Sandcherry will grow although they may not achieve full size or stature A full sun location receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day while a partial sun site receives 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day WATER NEEDS Water regularly especially during the first growing season allowing the soil to dry in between each watering session Sandcherry plants can tolerate short periods of drought once established SOIL Sandcherry will grow in almost any type of soil including sandy and dry but perform best if planted in average moderately fertile moisture retentive well drained soil Boggy co2. nsistently wet soils promote wet feet and are not a good planting site for Sandcherry plants PRUNING Sandcherry requires no special pruning although removal of dead or broken branches can be done in spring after blooms have faded Thinning may be necessary to ensure sunlight can reach center of plant FERTILIZE A yearly application of an all purpose fertilizer will help Sandcherry achieve their full growth potential When planting do not put fertilizer directly into the hole but rather if desired place fertilizer on top of the ground under the mulch and away from the stem of the plant MULCHING A layer of 2 3 inches of mulch will help keep moisture in the ground will keep the roots cooler and will provide vital nutrients to the plant as it breaks down Mulch may need to be reapplied each year
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