Cherry Blossom Tree - Description
Pinky White Flowering Cherry Blossom TreeExcellent For Spring BloomsPrunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'Interesting Foliage During Summer MonthsJapanese Cherry Blossom
Flowering Period: March to April
Suits Small to Medium Sized GardenApprox. 80cm in Height (50cm Stem)Pot Size:3 Litres
Potted Tree
Cherry Blossom Tree - Characteristics
Habit: Upright trees, eventually forms a dome canopy as it matures
Oval leaves, glossy with serrated marginsAn abundance of white flowers appear in Spring
Mass of blooms cover tree's canopy from March to April
Flower: Double blooms
Mature size: 5m in height & 3m spread
If allowed to grow to full maturity
Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
Growth rate: Moderate
Frost hardy
Cherry Blossom Tree - Uses
Brilliant trees for Spring colour
Cherry blossoms are ideal for small gardens
Note: All cherry blossom trees have shallow roots. Plant 4m from drives & patios
Plant in a Japanese style garden
This cherry blossom tree offers year round interest
Cherry Blossom Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
Suitable for planting all year roundAvoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
Position in a spot where the tree can grow & spread out
Soil: Fertile, Well drained, light or heavy clay
Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
Plant approx. 4m from paving or driveways due to shallow roots
When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
Soak pots for about 10 minutes before planting
Water again after planting
If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
Keep grass growth away from the bas