Prunus persica ‘Magnifica’ – Red Flowering Peach

Description

Prunus persica ‘Magnifica’ – Red Flowering Peach

Prunus persica ‘Magnifica’

HEIGHT: 4.0m

WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Vase shaped, spreading small tree with semi-pendulous branch tips.

GROWTH RATE: Slow to Moderate

FOLIAGE: Green serrated leaves which turn yellow-green in Autumn

FLOWERS: Large double crimson-red blossom

DESCRIPTION: A very impressive small deciduous tree. Large double crimson-red blossoms smother the bare branches in early spring.

LANDSCAPE USES: An early spring display of double crimson-red flowers on this flowering peach provides a bright splash of colour for small gardens and other landscapes.

TOLERANCES: Quite adaptable to a varied site conditions, but prefers moist, well drained fertile soils and a position receiving full sun to part-shade. Flowers best in full sun and when pruned annually, immediately after flowering. Often requires spraying to prevent leaf curl.

TREE CARE: Plant in full sun 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.

Spray just prior to bud burst to help prevent curly leaf. Prune each year after flowering to encourage new growth for next season.