Description
The Prunus Persica 'Rubira', also known as the Red Peach, is a beautiful fruit tree that not only produces delicious fruits, but also provides an aesthetic added value to any garden. This tree is known for its striking ruby red leaves, which retain a beautiful red hue almost all year round.
Features:
- Fruit: The peaches are small, dark red to purple in color and taste deliciously sweet. They ripen in July and are a real treat.
- Bloom: In April the 'Rubira' blooms with beautiful pink flowers that announce the arrival of summer.
- Sheet: Long, ruby red leaves that provide ornamental value all year round, except in winter when the tree is bare.
- Size: This graceful peach tree can reach a height of about 3 meters and fits perfectly into any garden thanks to its compact size.
Cultivation and Care:
- Location: Plant the Prunus Persica 'Rubira' in a sunny and sheltered spot in the garden. The tree likes humus-rich and well-drained soil.
- Hardiness: The tree is very winter hardy, but the blossoms are sensitive to late frost. Protect the flowers in early spring from sudden cold or night frost to ensure the harvest.
- Pruning: Prune the peach tree after harvest. Remove only the dry, dead or unwanted branches to maintain the shape and health of the tree.
- Self-pollinating: The Prunus Persica 'Rubira' is self-pollinating, which means you don't need other peach trees nearby for a good harvest.
Additional Information:
- Ornamental value: In addition to its delicious fruits, the 'Rubira' provides a striking red color to your garden all year round, making it a real eye-catcher.
- Use: Ideal for smaller gardens or as a decorative addition to a larger garden. Also suitable for pots on the terrace or balcony.
With the Prunus Persica 'Rubira' you not only add a tasty fruit tree to your garden, but also a tree that is a feast for the eyes all year round with its beautiful red leaves and pink blossoms.
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