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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 Hokusai
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Hokusai'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun/ Partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Pale pinkEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 6m x 8m The Prunus 'Hokusai' is a pretty tree with beautiful bronze-brown oval leaves, which emerge in spring. This wide-spreading, deciduous tree was brought over from Japan in 1860 and has been a popular choice ever since. 'Hokusai' is used in parks and gardens as a specimen tree; remember when planting that this tree has a broad spread when mature. Responds well to occasional light pruning.
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Prunus padus
Bird Cherry Tree
Common Name: Bird Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus Padus Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy white flowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 12m x 6m Special features: Almond-scented white flowers This delightful garden tree is the perfect choice for planting as a specimen in a sensory garden. The creamy white flowers are held on long, slender racemes and they have the most wonderful almond scent. The ovate green leaves are slightly tooted and these turn to a crisp yellow in autumn. Small, black and bitter fruits appear in autumn and these usually last until the birds eat them: an interesting fact is that the berries were formally used to colour wine.
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Prunus Shirotae
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Shirotae' (aka Prunus 'Mount Fuji')Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Semi-double snowy white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 3.5m x 5mSpecial features: Fragrant flowers in mid-springLight green new foliage darkens as it matures before turning fiery shades of orange and red in autumn. This tree has slightly curved branches that are shrouded with cup-shaped, scented white flowers in mid-spring. This tree has a uniquely beautiful shape as its spreading branches reach out to form an almost 'flat topped' crown. The 'Shirotae' is a good tree for a small to medium sized garden and will become a real focal feature of your garden.
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Prunus Choshu
Hizakura
Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus Choshu ‘Hizakura’Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/ pink Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/ 7mSpecial features: Large, frilly, double pink flowers in spring. This beautiful flowering cherry is simply breathtaking in spring; once mature, it will grow to a good height of around 7m and its outreaching branches will be studded with showy flowers that cover the tree in a cloud of soft pink. The double flowers make a real statement in spring and the flowers last longer than most Japanese cherries - sometimes over a month. The bronzed foliage adds further interest in spring and this later turns to a dark green before its final autumnal show of oranges and reds. This majestic tree makes an excellent lawn specimen and, once mature, has a clear canopy of around 4m.
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