Prunus incisa 'Kojo no mai' | Fuji Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus incisa 'Kojo no mai' | Fuji Cherry Blossom Tree
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Prunus incisa 'Kojo no mai' – Fuji Cherry
Few plants capture the fleeting magic of spring quite like Prunus incisa 'Kojo no mai'. This compact, slow-growing Fuji cherry produces a breathtaking display of pale pink to white blossom on bare, elegantly twisted branches in early spring — before a single leaf has emerged. A true garden jewel that earns its place in any outdoor space, however small.
Why You'll Love It
- Masses of delicate pale pink blossom in early spring — one of the earliest cherries to flower
- Distinctive zigzag branching structure provides year-round architectural interest
- Compact and slow-growing — ideal for small gardens, patios, and containers
- Attractive small leaves turn orange and red in autumn for a second season of colour
- Fully hardy and easy to grow in most well-drained soils
Growing Guide
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates most soil types
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
- Ultimate size: 1.5–2m height and spread over many years
- Pruning: Minimal — remove dead or crossing branches after flowering
Delivery & Sizing
Supplied as a healthy, established plant in a 2–3 litre pot, ready to plant out or grow on in a container. Dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery in excellent condition.
Low stock: 3 left
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Planting Instructions
Plant Fuji Cherry (Prunus incisa ‘Kojo no mai’) in sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered position to help protect early blossom from cold winds. Water the pot thoroughly before planting, remove the container and set the rootball at its existing soil level. Backfill, firm gently and water well.
Water regularly during establishment and dry spells. Mulch around the root zone without covering the stems. For container growing, choose a pot with drainage holes and suitable loam-based compost; check moisture frequently and feed during the growing season. Prune only as needed after flowering during dry weather, removing damaged or crossing shoots and preserving the natural zigzag branching. Avoid winter pruning of cherries.
Size & Specification
Fuji Cherry (Prunus incisa ‘Kojo no mai’), supplied in a 2–3 litre pot according to the listing. Supplied height is not specified; please contact Stoneybrook Nursery for current stock measurements if size is important.
A compact, slow-growing deciduous ornamental cherry with distinctive zigzag branches. The listing gives an eventual height and spread of approximately 1.5–2 metres over many years, depending on growing conditions. Plants vary naturally in shape and branching. Flowering on arrival is not guaranteed, and dormant stock may arrive without leaves or blossom.
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied pot-grown in a 2–3 litre container. Please refer to our delivery information for current delivery areas, charges and dispatch arrangements. Contact Stoneybrook Nursery before ordering if you need delivery by a particular date.
Unpack carefully on arrival, check the compost moisture and water if needed. Keep outdoors in a sheltered position until planting and do not allow the rootball to dry out or stand in water. Handle by the pot or rootball rather than the branches. This deciduous plant may arrive dormant without leaves or flowers; blossom on arrival is not guaranteed.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The early spring flowers can provide nectar and pollen for visiting bees and other pollinating insects when weather allows them to forage. The branching growth can offer seasonal shelter for small garden wildlife.
Check for active bird nests before pruning and leave occupied growth undisturbed. Combine with plants flowering later in the year to extend the season of food for insects. This is an ornamental cherry, not a listing for an edible fruit crop.