Prunus persica ‘Alboplena’ – White Flowering Peach

Description

Prunus persica ‘Alboplena’ – White Flowering Peach

Prunus persica ‘Alboplena’

HEIGHT: 4.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright & vase shaped

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

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

FLOWERS: Double large white flowers in early to mid Spring

DESCRIPTION: A ornamental flowering peach providing an elegant Spring display of large double white flowers.

LANDSCAPE USES: Suited to use in small gardens and parks.

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.