PRUNUS 'Daikoku'

MATSUMAE FLOWERING CHERRIES

A vase-shaped tree with 34-36 petals in each double pink flower

PRUNUS 'Daikoku'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

H/Std £70.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

10 to 15 Litre

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Deciduous
Large, deep green leaves to 15cm (6in) long are greenish bronze when young and show orange and scarlet tints in autumn
Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height
4m (13ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tree
Vigorous tree, vase shaped when young broadening with age. Produces flowers with a central cluster of green carpels in loose, drooping clusters
Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin
Flower Shape
Double Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Serrulate see photos above
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly columnar
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant