A spreading ornamental cherry with horizontal tiers of branches draped in large, semi-double, fragrant snow-white blossom in spring. A spectacular cool-climate feature tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji'
Botanically, Prunus serrulata 'Mt Fuji' is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji'
Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' in the garden
Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Flowering Cherry 'Mt Fuji'
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