Prunus spp. | Japanese Mountain Cherry. Originated in … Japan | Various
Prunus spp. belongs to the plant family ROSACEĈ and Genus Prunus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Prunus spp. does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Prunus spp. so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Prunus spp. Japanese mountain cherry is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Prunus spp. has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Brownish yellow and brownish yellow are common colors produced with Japanese mountain cherry. Japanese mountain cherry is used in Japan for dyeing. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include iron and lime.
The Bark of Prunus spp. can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … brownish yellow,grayish green-yellow
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.