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Prunus incisa 'Oshidori' (D)
  • RHS AGM

cherry 'Oshidori'

A small, rounded, deciduous tree. Pink buds open to pale pink, frilly, double flowers in mid-spring. Rich autumn colour

Synonyms
Prunus 'Oshidori'
Prunus incisa 'Omoi-no-yama'
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Green
Autumn Orange Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune in summer to avoid silver leaf

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars and leaf-mining moths

Diseases

May be subject to silver leaf, blossom wilt, bacterial canker

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