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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Prunus 'Pink Shell' is an ornamental cherry with a small, spreading habit. In spring its light green young leaves contrast beautifully with delicate, single, pale pink blooms. Its blooms are a magnet for early pollinators.

Like all deciduous prunus, Prunus 'Pink Shell' enjoys a moist but well-drained soil and thrives in a sheltered site in full sun. Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings given bottom heat. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer.

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Prunus ‘Pink shell’ and wildlife

Prunus ‘Pink shell’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Prunus ‘Pink shell’ poisonous?

Prunus ‘Pink shell’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People

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