Prunus er en slægt af træer og buske, der bruges både til at dekorere en have og til havearbejde. Der er en række arter, der hyppigt dyrkes i tempererede klimaer, da de modstår lave temperaturer meget godt. Derudover er dens blomster meget smukke: Langt de fleste af dem er hvide, selvom der er andre, der er lyserøde eller rødlige, kan de endda være enkelt eller dobbelt (det vil sige med en dobbelt krone af kronblade).
Dens størrelse efterlader heller ikke nogen ligeglade, da vi taler om planter, der kan være meget elegante, da de udvikler en lige stamme og en bred og afrundet krone. Dens krone giver en kølig skygge om sommeren, så det er interessant at beskytte sig mod solen under sine grene. Derfor, hvis du ikke er sikker på, hvilken du skal plante, Dernæst vil vi fortælle dig, hvilke typer af Prunus, frugttræer og prydplanter, der er mest dyrkede.
Frugttræer
Først skal vi tale om typerne af frugt Prunus; Ikke overraskende er det dem, der, som deres navn antyder, producerer spiselige frugter. De er som følger:
Prunus armeniaca (Abrikos)
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Abrikosen, også kaldet abrikos, er et lille træ, der bliver mellem 3 og 6 meter i hø
Prunus are a genus of trees and shrubs that are used both for decorating a garden and for gardening. There are a number of species that are frequently cultivated in temperate climate regions, as they resist low temperatures very well. In addition, its flowers are very beautiful: the vast majority of them are white, although there are others that are pink or reddish, they can even be single or double (that is, with a double crown of petals).
Its size does not leave anyone indifferent either, since we are talking about plants that can be very elegant, as they develop a straight trunk and a wide and rounded crown. Its crown provides a cool shade during the summer, so it is interesting to protect yourself from the sun under its branches. Therefore, if you are not sure which one to plant, Next we are going to tell you the types of Prunus, fruit trees and ornamentals, that are most cultivated.
Fruit trees
First we are going to talk about the types of fruit Prunus; Not surprisingly, they are the ones that, as their name suggests, produce edible fruits. They are as follows:
Prunus armeniaca (Apricot)
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The apricot, also called apric
Prunus (Cherry)
A genus of small to medium sized trees generally referred to as Cherries but they also include the ornamental Almonds and Plums. They were commonly used as street trees but the roots of some species in particular the Japanese Cherries (Prunus serrulata) caused severe damage to kerbs and paving. Depending on the species or cultivar Cherries flower from December /January to May/June. Most have pink or white flowers, while some develop vibrant autumn colour.
Prunus
Prunus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel) foliage
Prunus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel) foliage. Leaf evergreen ovate-oblong, rounded base, acute, coarsely forward serrate, thick, leathery, deep glossy green above, very matt yellow green beneath.
Prunus maackii (Manchurian Cherry) foliage and flowers
Prunus maackii (Manchurian Cherry) foliage and flowers. Leaf ovate to lanceolate 8 x 5 cm, almost entire but minute peg-like teeth, dark green above, veins below short pubescent, petiole cm densely pubescent.
Landscape Trees
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Interesting facts about Prunus
The Blooming History of Cherry Blossoms
When we talk about Prunus, the first thing we think of is Cherry blossom. Cherry blossoms are flowers of several different types of trees belonging to the Prunus genus. The most popular species are “Prunus serrulata” (also known as “Sakura”) and “Prunus x yedoensis”, one of the most popular natural hybrids.
Cherry Blossoms as a Living Symbol of Friendship Between the United States and Japan
The Cherry blossom is one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan and also an unofficial symbol of the country. It is the ultimate sign of spring and the coming of new life. Cherry blossoms are celebrated in Japanese art, poetry and songs. They are an iconic feature of the Japanese springtime landscape and it’s impossible to think of springtime Japan without them. They are so popular that festivals are celebrated in their honor.
Since the early 20th century, the Cherry blossom trees were given as a diplomatic gift to other countries. In , Japan sent over Cherry blossom trees to the U.S. capital to symbolize the friendship between the two sides. Since then, the Cherry blossoms are also an integral part of t
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