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Cherry Plum 'Sprite'

Prunus

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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
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Height

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Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness

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Foliage

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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Winter/Early Spring
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Days to Maturity

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Seed Type
By grafting
By budding
Usage

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Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Needville, Texas

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