Prunus Incisa Kojo-no-mai | 12L Pot

Dainty specimen cherry. Please note the terracotta pot shown above can be purchased separately. The plant will arrive in a simple nursery pot. Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained fertile soil Rate of growth: slow growing Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardyThis is a pretty, delicate-looking, deciduous shrub with wiry twigs that burst into life in late winter and early spring when the crimson buds open to display pale pink flowers. The young leaves are long and pale green, growing darker with age, and turning glorious shades of red and orange in autumn. It has a compact, rounded shape and a gently spreading habit, which makes it an excellent shrub for small gardens, or for a Japanese-style garden. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Lightly prune in summer to retain the shape and cut back any dead, diseased wood or branches which cross to healthy wood.