Prunus ‘koujou-no-mai’ – dwarf ornamental cherry
£30.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Fuji Cherry, Kojou-no-mai Cherry
- Botanical Name: Prunus incisa ‘Kojou-no-mai’
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree
- Mature Height: 1.2–2m
- Mature Spread: 1.2–2m
- Flowering Period: March to April
- Flower Colour: Pale pink in bud, opening to white or blush-pink, single blooms
- Foliage: Small, deeply incised mid-green leaves; fiery orange and red autumn colour
- Hardiness: RHS H6 (hardy throughout UK & Ireland)
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile
- Aspect: Full sun to light shade (best flowering in sun)
- Maintenance: Low
Description
Prunus incisa ‘Kojou-no-mai’ is a compact, elegant Fuji cherry beloved for its early spring blossom and graceful, zig-zagging branches. In March and April, the bare stems are smothered with delicate, single flowers—pale pink in bud, opening to blush-white blooms that flutter like confetti in the breeze. The display is charming and uplifting, arriving just as the garden is waking from winter.
After flowering, small, deeply incised leaves emerge, creating a neat, bushy canopy through summer. In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant shades of orange and red, extending the season of interest and making ‘Kojou-no-mai’ a true multi-season highlight for borders, small gardens, and containers.
Naturally compact and slow-growing, ‘Kojou-no-mai’ is perfect for small spaces, patio pots, courtyard gardens, or as a feature in mixed borders. It is hardy, resilient, and needs little maintenance beyond occasional shaping after flowering.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting:
Space plants 1–1.5m apart for groupings, or use singly as a specimen. Plant container-grown specimens in autumn (September–November) or spring (March–May). Choose a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering and autumn colour. Dig a generous hole, loosen the soil well, and incorporate compost or well-rotted manure to support establishment. Plant at the same depth as in the pot, firm in gently, water thoroughly, and mulch.
Space plants 1–1.5m apart for groupings, or use singly as a specimen. Plant container-grown specimens in autumn (September–November) or spring (March–May). Choose a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering and autumn colour. Dig a generous hole, loosen the soil well, and incorporate compost or well-rotted manure to support establishment. Plant at the same depth as in the pot, firm in gently, water thoroughly, and mulch.
Soil Preparation:
Prefers moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged or very dry ground. Improve heavy clay with compost and grit to aid drainage. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and feed the soil.
Prefers moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged or very dry ground. Improve heavy clay with compost and grit to aid drainage. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and feed the soil.
Seasonal Care:
Low maintenance. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches, ideally after flowering. Water during dry spells in the first year. Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser if growth is slow.
Low maintenance. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches, ideally after flowering. Water during dry spells in the first year. Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser if growth is slow.
Pests & Problems:
Generally trouble-free. Watch for aphids and caterpillars on young growth. Good hygiene and regular checks help keep plants healthy.
Generally trouble-free. Watch for aphids and caterpillars on young growth. Good hygiene and regular checks help keep plants healthy.
Design Notes:
Perfect for small gardens, patio pots, mixed borders, or as a feature shrub. The early blossom and vivid autumn foliage make it a standout through multiple seasons. Underplant with spring bulbs or low perennials for extra impact.
Perfect for small gardens, patio pots, mixed borders, or as a feature shrub. The early blossom and vivid autumn foliage make it a standout through multiple seasons. Underplant with spring bulbs or low perennials for extra impact.
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