Prunus 'Mikuruma-gaeshi'
flowering cherry blossom tree ( syn. Prunus serrulata f. diversifolia )
Bearing the poetic Japanese name meaning "Royal Carriage", this petite Japanese cherry erupts in spring with abundant, delicate pale pink single blossoms that densely cloak its graceful upright branching form. This exquisite ornamental tree emerges clothed in bronze-tinged young foliage that matures to deep green in summer before turning lovely shades of copper, red and yellow in autumn. Despite its ultimate small size, 'Mikuruma-gaeshi' delivers an impressive display in spring on its distinctly ascending stems that give it an open yet upright habit perfect for small gardens.
How to care for Prunus Mikuruma-gaeshi:
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
4m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
12 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
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