Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' (Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura')
DESCRIPTION:
Soft pink buds opening to large double white blossom, on long stalks that hang in clusters. Flowers in mid Spring. Green foliage, turning golden to orange in Autumn.
HEIGHT x WIDTH:
4 metres x 3 metres
SHAPE:
Upright spreading
FOLIAGE:
Green foliage, turning golden / orange in Autumn
FLOWERS:
Soft pink buds opening to large double white blossom
COMMENTS:
One of the most popular flowering cherries.
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.