Japanese Flowering Cherry 'Umineko', Cherry 'Umineko'
Prunus ‘Umineko’ is a small, upright deciduous tree boasting profuse, single, pure white flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), hugging closely the branches in mid-spring. The flowers have large petals and showy pink stamens which become more conspicuous as the flowers age. Emerging pale green during the flowering, the leaves turn dark green before turning brilliant red and orange in fall. A compact and attractive spring flowering small tree that is tolerant of urban pollution.
‘Umineko’ means ‘Sea Gull’ in Japanese. This cultivar resembles ‘Snow Goose’ as it shares the same parents, Prunus incisa (Fuji cherry) and Prunus serrulata var. speciosa (Yoshima cherry).
Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Common names | Cherry |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid), Fall |
Height | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Common names | Cherry |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid), Fall |
Height | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Prunus ‘Umineko’ (Japanese Flowering Cherry) do I need for my garden?
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