CHERRY

Flowering Cherry Mt Fuji

Prunus shirotae Mt Fuji

DESCRIPTION:

Large clusters of white double and semi double flowers hanging from the branches in mid to late Spring. Foliage is green with young growth being bronze coloured, turning golden to orange in Autumn.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

5 metres x 6 metres

SHAPE:

Spreading

FOLIAGE:

Green with young growth of bronze, turning golden/orange in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Large cluster of white double and semi double flowers

COMMENTS:

A very popular and widely planted variety of Flowering Cherry.

TREE CARE:

Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.