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The Japanese flowering cherry trees are a large group within the genus of 'Prunus', and these have the Latinate name of 'Sakura'. The Japanese sub-species are in many respects as varied as the rest of the genus, but they are all bound by the collective trait of their large semi-double flowers.
Flowering cherry trees have a multitude of uses, and some are planted in containers on sunny patios, whilst others are planted as ornamental specimens in the middle of a lawn, and others are planted along avenues. No matter what requirements you may have, there is certainly a flowering cherry tree that is suitable for every garden.
Weeping cherry trees are one of our best-selling ornamental varieties and for a very good reason too; these delightful trees have elegantly arching branches that are embellished with a mass of heavenly pink or white blossom. Weeping cherry trees make an unrivalled garden focal point, particularly when they are in full bloom. These beautiful trees are native to Japan, where they are known as ‘Sato-zakura’ which means ‘village cherries’. Although weeping cherry trees do fruit, they are principally grown for their outstanding floral display which far overshadows the small dark fruits. The flowers are white or pink in colour and usually appear in March- April. The intricate branches arch over and hold a blanket of flowers that gracefully cascade towards the ground.
As with most trees, the botanical names have a meaning to them; weeping cherries are no exception and they have the name Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'. The 'Prunus' part means 'plum' in Latin and the term later extended to apricots and cherries too. The 'subhirtella' part means 'slightly hairy undersides', referring to the leaves. Finally, 'pendula' translates to pendulous, which is of course referring to the weeping branches.
By planting a flowering cherry tree in your garden, you will be inviting an array of wildlife to come and enjoy the tree with you; popular culprits include bees, which are drawn in by the sweet scent of the flowers, and birds, which swoop in to snack on the fruits. These trees are a great choice for planting by water as their beautiful 'umbrella like' shape is even more impressive when mirrored at the water's edge. Due to their dwarf nature, weeping cherry trees are suitable for planting in confined spaces and will happily live in a large pot on a sunny patio. Full sun is an essential component for a healthy flowering cherry as it allows the beautiful flowers and luscious leaves to thrive and grow.
Although the flowers are the main attraction, the foliage is another great feature. The leaves usually appear after the flowers and emerge as a healthy green colour and hold that colour throughout summer. As autumn approaches, the leaves begin a beautiful transformation and produce a fantastic autumnal display of deep reds, burnt oranges and crisp yellows. Even in winter after the leaves have fallen, this charming tree adds structural beauty to your garden as the weeping branches become masked in snow. Weeping cherry trees are true specimen trees that can bring a wealth of colour and life to even the smallest of gardens. A highly recommended variety that will not disappoint
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Prunus Amanogawa
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree
Prunus Amanogawa is a narrow and columnar Japanese cherry tree which is perfect for a garden with restricted space. It features dense clusters of fragrant pink flowers and eye-catching foliage. This is also a great choice for vivid autumn colour. The Amanogawa is a compact tree with a very upright habit and densely-packed branches, making it the perfect choice for the smaller garden. In spring, an abundance of deep pink semi-double flowers appear in clusters: the flowers are sweetly scented and smell of almonds, which makes this tree a delightful addition to a sensory garden. The spring flowers are accompanied by green-bronze leaves, and the leaves mature to a brighter green come summer. The leaves are ovate in shape and are serrated at the edge. A final burst of life comes in autumn when the foliage takes on a stunning array of autumnal colours: the leaves turn to shades of burnt orange, deep red and crisp yellow before falling. The upright shape of the Amanogawa makes it ideal for planting as a structural tree and it works well when planted alongside another upright tree like Sorbus Autumn Spire. The name 'Amanogawa' means 'River of the sky' in Japanese, and this Japanese native was originally found planted along the Arakawa River in Japan. This delightful tree was brought to the UK in the early 20th century, and it is now one of our most popular trees here at Mail Order Trees. Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus 'Amanogawa'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April /PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Compact habit. Perfect for the small garden.
Prunus Snow Goose
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Snow Goose'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Early April/Large single white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 2.5mSpecial features: A narrow, upright tree with large white flowers.Prunus 'Snow Goose' is a narrow, upright small tree with lovely large soft single white flowers borne in early April. The bright green summer leaves gain beautiful tints in autumn. It has a narrow, upright habit and spreads slightly as it matures. A simple but truly beautiful tree.
Prunus Spire
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Spire'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/soft pink coloured flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 8m x 4mSpecial features: Pinkish bronze leavesA slender, upright tree, columnar when young but fanning out slightly as it ages. It has small, soft pink single flowers in April. These come from red calyces and are red-eyed. The pinkish bronze leaves are unfurling at the same time, so the effect is a little fuzzy from a distance but, close up, are full of charming detail. This would make a good specimen for a smallish garden.
Prunus Sunset Boulevard
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Sunset Boulevard Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/ Large single white edged with pink.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 2mSpecial features: A narrow, upright tree with large white, pink-edged flowers. Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard' is a relatively new introduction to the UK, already widely used as a street tree and in our opinion deserves wider use in gardens. It has an upright habit when young, maturing into a narrow vase-shaped crown. The large white, pink-edged flowers are borne in pairs and are held on the tree longer than many other Prunus varieties. The young foliage appears bronze fading to green in summer then golden yellow in autumn.
Prunus litigiosa
Tassel Cherry Tree
Common Name: Tassel Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus litigiosaSoil: Any well drainedPosition: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: Fully HardyFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: Pale pink-whiteHeight/Spread after 20 years: 5m x 3m The Prunus litigiosa is a uniquely beautiful variety of the flowering cherry trees. This tree has an upright habit and a somewhat conical shape, clusters of drooping pink-white flowers cover the tree in April. The juxtaposition of the upward growing branches and downward facing flowers creates a very distinctive tree. The anthers of the flowers are also unusual as they protrude beyond the petals, thus resembling tassels; this has given the tree the common name of 'Tassel Cherry'.
Prunus incisa Semiplena
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus incisa ‘Semiplena’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March / white Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Clusters of soft, white flowers in spring. The ‘Semiplena’ is a Japanese native that is a relatively new addition to the U.K. and currently a rare find. We are proud to be one of the first nurseries to showcase it. It features frilly, soft white flowers that have a pink blush to them in spring; the flowers are usually in full bloom just as the first leaves are starting to emerge. The serrated leaves are a dark green from spring to summer but they take on brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn. Make sure you plant this in a sunny spot to get the best leaf colour.
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Prunus Horinji
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Horinji'Soil: Chalk tolerant and clay tolerantPosition: Full sun/ partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy10 year height and spread: 4m x 4mFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: Pink-whiteSpecial Features: A rare flowering cherry tree with beautiful pink-white flowers in spring. The Prunus 'Horinji' is a rare and compact flowering tree which has a pleasing vase-shaped silhouette. The semi-double flowers are pink-white in colour, which contrasts well with the green-brown foliage. This tree is a very pretty Japanese flowering cherry tree which is suited to smaller gardens, as well as larger ones. This deciduous tree responds well to occasional light pruning.
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Prunus Schubert
Chokecherry Tree
Common Name: Choke Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/light pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m x 6mSpecial features: Young green foliage quickly changes to deep reddish-purple.Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' is a medium sized tree with with a conical habit. The Young green leaves quickly change to a deep reddish-purple colour. Light pink flowers in spring are later followed by short-lived dark red-purple fruit. 'Schubert' has a pyramidal habit and makes a fantastic specimen tree. An ideal choice for adding a splash of colour to your garden.
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Prunus Collingwood Ingram
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Flowering Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus 'Collingwood Ingram' Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: March to April/ Deep pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Height/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3m Special features: Beautiful spring flowers and bronze-green leaves This is a beautiful flowering cherry tree which offers a range of colours in different seasons. In spring, deep pink flowers stud the glossy branches and these are accompanied by a vivid foil of bronze-green leaves. The foliage matures to a rich green come summer and it puts on a spectacular show of colour in autumn when, before falling, the leaves turn to bright orange. This tree maintains a fairly compact and columnar habit, making it the perfect choice for the smaller garden.
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