Prunus 'Okame', also known as Okame Cherry, is a beautiful flowering cherry that provides one of the earliest displays of blossom in the garden. Covered in masses of dainty carmine pink flowers from March into early April, it brings welcome colour at a time when many trees are only just beginning to emerge from winter dormancy.
Okame Cherry flowers are produced in abundance along the branches, creating a vibrant display that is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. The rich pink colour makes Prunus 'Okame' stand out among many other flowering cherries, particularly when planted as a focal point where its spring display can be fully appreciated.
Once the blossom fades, fresh green foliage emerges to form a neat, bushy canopy throughout the summer. As autumn approaches, the leaves turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red, providing a second season of interest before they fall.
One of the reasons Prunus 'Okame' is so popular is its compact size and tidy growth habit. It develops into a small, rounded tree that fits comfortably into smaller gardens, making it an excellent choice for lawns, borders, or as a specimen tree near patios and seating areas.
Easy to grow and fully hardy, Prunus 'Okame' thrives in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and will reward you with reliable displays of blossom and autumn colour year after year.
If you are looking for a compact flowering cherry that combines early spring blossom, attractive foliage, and excellent autumn colour, Prunus 'Okame' is a superb choice.
Common Name: Flowering Cherry Tree
Latin Name: Prunus 'Okame'
Special features: Dainty carmine pink flowers. (Deciduous)
