PRUNUS mume 'Omoi-no-mama'

Commonly known as Flowering cherry

FRUITING CHERRIES

(syn. 'Omoi-no-wac') - Double white, pink- flushed flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    tapered, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
  • White
    White flushed pink
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Tree
    Small tree with upright, bushy habit. Flowers, on bare shoots in late winter, are followed by bitter, yellow fruits to 3cm (1¼in) across
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

PRUNUS mume 'Omoi-no-mama'

 
Large £60.00  
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 7.5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Translates 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 & Diseases
    Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, blossom wilt, bacterial canker
    Place of origin
    China, Korea. Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    Bowl-shaped, 2.5cm (1in) across
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Almond-scented
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide

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