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Prunus fruticosa
Synonyms: Cerasus fruticosa

Common Name(s): Steppe cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 100
Temperature:
Precipitation: 20 to 47 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -38° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Medium coarse; loamy soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity: Full sun
Comments:
Very good winter hardiness. Moderate drought and low salinity tolerances. Shallow rooted.
Diseases:
Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Anthrachose, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Environ. - ornamental, Environ. - revegetator, Food - fruit, Genetic - stonefruits
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Caucasus, Siberia, Soviet Middle Asia, Eastern/southeastern Europe, Mid Europe
 
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