Prunus Amanagawa
Prunus Amanagawa, Ornamental Cherry. A narrow columnar deciduous tree with yellowish bronze leaves in spring. Pretty semi-double pale pink flowers in early spring. makes a very attractive feature specimen. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers April to May.
Plant in most well drained soil types. Full Sun, Hardy.
General Tree Planting and care
- Water the Tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully
- If the Tree is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
- Drive in one or two tree stakes a little off centre
- Remove the pot gently, if the tree is well rooted cut off the pot
- Position the tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in well
- Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps
- Water the tree and area thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring
