Prunus 'Intermedia'

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Species Name: Prunus 'Intermedia
Common Name: Wild Cherry Hybrid

A recent introduction by TPF. Recommended as background shrub, especially screen or tall hedge. Excellent wildlife value. Very drought tolerant and low maintenance. Caution: seeds of fruits are toxic.

Plant Family: Rosaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 8-10' H x 10' W

Growth Habit: Dense, upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow to establish, then fast

Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for use in the garden; Hybrid of P. illicifolia and P. lyonii

Natural Habitat: Slopes, canyons, ridges of Coastal Sage Scrub

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