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PRUNUS mume 'Omoi-no-mama'
Commonly known as Flowering cherry
FRUITING CHERRIES
(syn. 'Omoi-no-wac') - Double white, pink- flushed flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduoustapered, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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WhiteWhite flushed pink -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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TreeSmall tree with upright, bushy habit. Flowers, on bare shoots in late winter, are followed by bitter, yellow fruits to 3cm (1¼in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
PRUNUS mume 'Omoi-no-mama'
- Details
- Description
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional Features
Good to knowTranslates as 'Memories of Mother'. Blooms earlier than the cherries and has a delicacy that cherries lack. Plant by a path for the early scent
Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, blossom wilt, bacterial canker
Place of originChina, Korea. Garden origin -
Flower ShapeBowl-shapedBowl-shaped, 2.5cm (1in) acrossDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersAlmond-scented
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
- Introduction
- Long established and widely grown Japanese flowering cherries
- Matsumae cherries
- Flowering cherries with other attributes
- Pruning drooping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning overlapping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Prunus 'Okame', 'Kursar' & conradinae - Video Tip ondemand_video
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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