Prunus serrulata 'Sunset Boulevard'

Flowering cherry 'Sunset Boulevard'

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Description

Prunus serrulata ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (Flowering cherry ‘Sunset Boulevard’) is a seedling of the old Prunus serrulata ‘Benden’ cultivar and was selected by Arboretum Kalmthout in Belgium in 1988. The ‘Sunset Boulevard’ cultivar grows rapidly and can reach up to 10 metres in height. The crown stays relatively narrow with upright branches that bend outwards a bit when they are older, making a narrow, egg-shaped crown that can reach a width of up to 5 metres.

In April, the flowering cherry ‘Sunset Boulevard’ blooms large, saucer-shaped single white flowers with pink edges, in groups of two. With its high nectar and pollen value, bees are able to find the blossoms very easily. The narrow, oval leaves bud bronze, turning green in summer with typically tapered tops. Prunus serrulata ‘Sunset Boulevard’ was selected for its beautiful, striking autumn colours: orange-yellow with red leaf edges. The tree therefore has a major decorative value in autumn. Prunus serrulata ‘Sunset Boulevard’ has a chestnut brown trunk with clear lenticels.

The flowering cherry ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is exceptionally healthy and also forms a good trunk, provided it is not planted in soil that is too wet. The selection does not bear fruit, which makes the tree perfect for planting in public spaces. Another major advantage of Prunus serrulata ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is that it is quite wind-proof. For use in public locations, plant the tree in a sunny area in very permeable, nutrient-rich soil. If the planting hole is properly prepared, the tree can also be used in open pavement.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees

Use

Location

street avenue square car park / parking lot park central reservation large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none

open

Characteristics

Crown shape

narrow egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open

Height

8 - 10 m

Width

4 - 5 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

5.5 - 8.0

Host plant/forage plant

bees nectar value 3 pollen value 3

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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multi-stem umbrella

flowers

leaves

bark

twigs

Seasonal colours

Prunus serrulata 'Sunset Boulevard' seizoenskleur

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

raceme striking singular

Flower colour

white white-pink

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds bronze green

Leaves

deciduous ovoid narrow serrate

Autumn colour

red

Fruits

no fruit

Bark

Bark colour

brown

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

deep shallow

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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