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PRUNUS incisa 'Kojo No Mai'
Commonly known as Fuji cherry
FRUITING CHERRIES
Masses of small white or pale pink flowers very early in the spring carried on zig zag shoots
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker.
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Place of originSouth-western Japan
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DeciduousOblong to lance-shaped leaves 0.6-3cm (¼-1¼in) long, yellow-green when young, mid-green in summer.
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WhiteWhite or pale pink
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, rounded shrub. Produces flowers, 1.5cm (½in) across, from light-red buds, borne singly or in pairs.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
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