Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Spring and autumn show stopper
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
- Clusters of lush, double pink flowers cover the branches between March and May, while the foliage emerges bronzed in the spring, matures to a dark green and puts on a spectacular display in autumn, taking on a palette of warm oranges, fiery reds and golden yellows.
- Growing to 8m but easily pruned to fit smaller spaces, 'Kanzan' is suitable for most average-sized gardens and boasts a naturally vase-shaped form. Hardy in nature and able to thrive in all but chalky soils, grow your tree in a sunny sheltered spot for the best flowers.
- Native to Japan, 'Kanzan' was first bred in the Edo period (1603-1867) and named after the legendary Chinese poet and sage Hanshan (Kanzan-ji in Japanese). What they didn't know back then is that this namesake tree would go on to be awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree adapts well to pots. Use a 50-60cm pot. It can be grown long-term but requires vigilant watering in summer. Protect the pot during severe winters below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree 'Kanzan' grows to a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree generally requires pruning in mid-summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease, removing crossing branches to open up the canopy by about 0.5m.
How hardy is this plant?
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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