About
A decorative Prunus cultivar, with a graceful framework bearing glossy, deciduous foliage. Profuse, cup-shaped flowers open along the branches in spring. 'Matsumae-hana-kagoto' offers magnificent spring blossom.
About the genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesSpecimen trees, avenues, borders. Outstanding spring blossom
Care notes
CultivationModerately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPrune in midsummer to avoid silver leaf. Remove dead or crossing branches
PropagationGrafting or budding for cultivars. Some from hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceAphids, caterpillars, bullfinch damage to buds
Disease resistanceSilver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt. Prune only in dry summer weather