Ornamental Cherry. A spreading tree with bronze leaves when young. Pretty double yellowish white flowers opening from pink buds in mid-spring. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus ‘Ukon’
A spreading tree with bronze leaves when young. Pretty double yellowish white flowers opening from pink buds in mid-spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ukon' |
| Common Name | Ornamental Cherry |
| Flower Colour | yellow, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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