Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ – Flowering Cherry

Description

Amanogawa Flowering Cherry – serrulata erects – Semi-Double Pink

Prunus amanogawa

HEIGHT: 5.0m

WIDTH: 2.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Narrow & columnar with an upright branching pattern 

GROWTH RATE: Slow to moderate

FOLIAGE: Green serrated foliage, young leaves are copper coloured. Turning to rustic tones of gold & red in Autumn. 

FLOWERS: Large, single to semi-double pale pink fragrant flowers. Blossoms appear in mid to late spring

DESCRIPTION: A distinctive flowering cherry, that produces a good display of semi-double soft pink flowers, on a very narrow, fastigiate framework. An ideal tree for small, narrow gardens and any position where lateral space is limited.

LANDSCAPE USES: Excellent flowering tree suitable for all size gardens. Ideal for small, narrow gardens & positions where lateral space is limited.

TOLERANCES: Adaptable to a variety of site conditions, but prefers moist, well drained fertile soils in a position receiving full sun to part shade. Flowers best in full sun.

TREE CARE: Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.

Prune after flowering finishes each season to promote new seasons growth.