Prunus incisa

RHS Plant Profile
Fuji cherry
Plants for pollinators
Shrubs Trees

A spreading shrub or small tree to 8m, with oval, toothed, dark green leaves, bronzy-red when young, and orange-red in autumn. Saucer-shaped, white or pale pink flowers 2cm across appear before the foliage in early spring, sometimes followed by small, purple-black, cherry-like fruit

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Correct
Plant Range
Japan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1, ideally in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars