Prunus Kanzan multistem Cherry Blossom tree in pot

Prunus Kanzan Cherry Blossom tree in pot

Semi-mature 8-10cm girth Prunus 'Kanzan' Cherry tree

Mature Prunus 'Kanzan' Cherry tree in container

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Prunus 'Kanzan' Tree

Name: Prunus 'Kanzan' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PK.SS.10.1
Price: 50.0 GBP
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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Pink frilly blossom in spring

Soil Prefers reasonably well-draining soil

Description

One of the most popular Japanese flowering cherry trees, Prunus ‘Kanzan’ is renowned for its abundant display of large, blousy, double pink flowers with delicately frilled edges. Appearing from April into early May, the ornate pink blossom carries a subtle hint of purple and is followed by the emergence of bronze-coloured new leaves. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to mid-green before developing striking burnt-orange tones in autumn.

Also known as Prunus ‘Sekiyama’, it has a slowly spreading habit and is equally impressive when planted as an avenue tree or grown as a standalone specimen. A medium-sized Japanese flowering cherry, it is expected to reach approximately 6 metres in height and 4 metres in spread over 20 years.

Prunus ‘Kanzan’ is adaptable to most positions, tolerating polluted environments and soils ranging from acidic to alkaline. Avoid planting it in a site prone to very wet conditions or shallow, chalky soils and it will reward you with striking pink spring cherry blossom every year.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Flowering Cherry trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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