Prunus serrulata Amanogawa (Japanese Cherry)

“Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ is an elegant ornamental Japanese cherry tree. It has an erect/columnar habit giving its common name – ‘Flagpole Cherry’.

It is a small, narrowly fastigiate deciduous tree with slightly fragrant, semi-double, pale pink flowers in late spring. The leaf is green-bronze in spring before turning a vibrant green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn a delicate orange and red. With its abundant flower, it makes for a great pollinator.

The tree thrives in all soil types as long as the soil is moist and free draining. Ideally it requires a sheltered spot – strong winds may strip the tree of its blossom. Grow in full sun for the best flower and growth.

It will grow to a maximum height of 5 to 6  with a spread of 2 to 3 metres – slow growing taking up to 20 years to reach full height. Maintenance of the tree for removal of dead branches etc is best done in mid-summer.”