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Japanese flowering Cherry
Prunus Okamé
The Japanese flowering cherry ‘Okamé’ bursts into bright pink bloom at the end of winter. Compact, hardy and easy to grow, it brings elegance and early colour to small gardens and ornamental plantings.
Description
Height at maturity
3/4M
Wingspan at maturity
3/4M
Exposure
sun
Flowering
March-April
Hardiness
-15°C
Origin
Japan
Japanese flowering Cherry ‘Okamé’ – Prunus × 'Okamé'
Origins and characteristics
Prunus × 'Okamé' is a hybrid between Prunus incisa and Prunus campanulata, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is valued for its early blossom and graceful habit.
Description and features
- Height : 3.5–4 m
- Spread : 2.5–3 m
- Habit : Rounded, slightly spreading
- Foliage : Deciduous; bronze when emerging, bright green in summer, orange‑red in autumn
- Flowering : Late March to early April
- Flowers : Abundant bright pink clusters; highly attractive to pollinators
- Fruits : Insignificant
- Hardiness : Down to –20 °C
Exposure and soil
- Exposure : Full sun
- Soil : Well‑drained, lightly moist
- Tolerance : Good tolerance to lime and moderate climate variations
Planting
- Season : Autumn or spring
- Preparation : Loosen soil, add compost if needed
- Spacing : 3 m around the tree
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering
- Mature tree : Minimal watering
Pruning
- Time : Winter
- Advice : Remove only dead or diseased wood
Propagation
Grafting onto Prunus avium
Garden uses
Locations : Specimen tree, light avenue planting, ornamental borders, small gardens
Recommended companions :
- Cornus florida
- Magnolia
- Amelanchier lamarckii
Disease resistance
- Susceptibility : Aphids, sawflies
- Prevention : Good air circulation, drainage, mulching
- Resistance : Low susceptibility to fungal diseases
Growing tips
- Plant in full sun
- Avoid heavy soils
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch in summer
- Protect from cold winds
Prunus × 'Okamé' brings early colour, elegance and light to any garden with its vibrant pink blossom and graceful habit.
Features
- Common name : Okamé Japanese cherry
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 3/4M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : bright pink
- Use : flowering hedge, alignment, isolated, shruberry
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : upright
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : aphid - caterpillar
- Possible diseases : wilting - blister - armillary
Expédition & livraison
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Our delivery methods
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