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    PRUNUS 'Tai Haku'
    PRUNUS 'Tai Haku'
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    PRUNUS 'Tai Haku'

    Commonly known as Great white cherry

    AWARD
    FLOWERING CHERRIES

    Large single white flowers
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £80.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Deciduous
      Dark green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, bronze when young.
    • White
    • Bowl-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Vigorous, spreading tree. Produces flowers to 6cm (2½in) across in clusters of up to 4
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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