Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
The Highlights
- One of the best blossom displays of any variety - and that's not all. Kanzan's classical form and colours bring year-round interest to your garden
- Clusters of lush, double pink flowers cover the branches between March and May
- The foliage emerges bronzed in the spring, matures to a dark green and puts on a spectacular display in autumn, with leaves taking on a palette of warm oranges, fiery reds and golden yellows
- Growing to 8m but easily pruned to fit a smaller space, Kanzan is suitable for most average sized gardens and has a naturally vase-shaped form
- A hardy tree that will thrive in all but chalky soils - grow in a sunny sheltered spot for the best flowers
- Native to Japan, Kanzan was first bred in the Edo period (1603-1867) and named for the legendary Chinese poet and sage Hanshan (Kanzan-ji in Japanese)
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- One of the best blossom displays of any variety - and that's not all. Kanzan's classical form and colours bring year-round interest to your garden
- Clusters of lush, double pink flowers cover the branches between March and May
- The foliage emerges bronzed in the spring, matures to a dark green and puts on a spectacular display in autumn, with leaves taking on a palette of warm oranges, fiery reds and golden yellows
- Growing to 8m but easily pruned to fit a smaller space, Kanzan is suitable for most average sized gardens and has a naturally vase-shaped form
- A hardy tree that will thrive in all but chalky soils - grow in a sunny sheltered spot for the best flowers
- Native to Japan, Kanzan was first bred in the Edo period (1603-1867) and named for the legendary Chinese poet and sage Hanshan (Kanzan-ji in Japanese)
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Average Pest/ Disease Resistance
May need protection from caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches and be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.MORE
A little watering when new
When newly planted, the trees would love a little watering at least once a month for the initial couple of months. Afterwards keep moist but well drained.
Full sun
This cherry tree loves full sun exposure and a sheltered location. Choosing a spot away from strong winds helps the tree direct its resources towards growing more blossom and protects the petals.
Happy in any moist and well drained soil except for chalk
Adapts to clay, loam and sandy soil
Prune annually
Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower