'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'
Wildlife friendly cherry blossom
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'
- Named for its resemblance to a snow topped mountain, Mount Fuji is a moderately growing tree with scented white blossom
- Large white semi-double flowers (up to 5cm wide) with a sweet almond fragrance
- Foliage emerges light green, matures to dark green and takes on shades of golden yellow and bronze in the autumn
- Grows to between 4-6m high and wide and can be pruned to fit a smaller garden
- Hardy, low maintenance and attractive to wildlife - a truly eyecatching feature tree for any size of garden
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Mount Fuji' 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 'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree grows to a height of 4 to 6 metres, with a wide, spreading canopy of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Mount Fuji' 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?
'Mount Fuji' 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?
'Mount Fuji' 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?
'Mount Fuji' 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 'Shirotae' 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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