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Cherry Blossom Tree – Description
- Spring Flowering Cherry Blossom Tree
- Japanese Flowering Cherry – 'Kanzan'
- Habit: Upright Standard Form
- Flowering Period: March to April
- Ideal for Small to Medium-Sized Gardens
- Plant Size: 140-150cm single stem
- Pot Size: 12 Litres
Cherry Blossom Tree – Characteristics
- Striking pink, double flowers bloom in early Spring
- Blossoms appear before the foliage
- Branches are clothed in masses of blooms from March to April
- Deciduous tree with vibrant green foliage turning bronze in Autumn
- Attractive reddish bark offers winter interest
- Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed, upright, feathered
- Mature Size: Up to 7m tall × 4m wide (can be kept smaller)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Hardiness: Frost hardy (fully hardy in most areas)
Cherry Blossom Tree – Uses
- Excellent choice for spring colour and ornamental value
- Ideal for front gardens, small lawns, and Japanese-style gardens
- Year-round interest from flowers, foliage, and bark
- Note: Shallow root system – plant 4m away from paving and patios
Cherry Blossom Tree – Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant year-round, avoiding frosty or frozen ground
Positioning Trees
- Choose a spot with space for the canopy to spread
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained; light or heavy clay
- pH: Suitable for acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils
- Maintain 4m distance from hard surfaces
- Plant with the rootball level with the soil; backfill and firm gently
After Care
- Soak the rootball for 10 minutes before planting
- Water thoroughly after planting
- During dry spells, water every 2 days
- Weed regularly; bindweed can smother young trees
- Keep grass growth away from the tree base
- Avoid using strimmers around the trunk
- Prune out old wood as the tree matures
- Maintain an open canopy by removing inward-growing branches
