Cherry - Flowering - Kanzan 400mm pot

🌸✨ Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ – Flowering Cherry ‘Kanzan’ ✨🌸
 
The Flowering Cherry ‘Kanzan’ is one of the most popular ornamental cherries, famous for its spectacular double pink blossoms that smother the tree in spring. A breathtaking seasonal highlight for cool-climate gardens. 💗🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 1.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with strong branching ready to establish quickly
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Moist, fertile, well-drained soil preferred
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: masses of double pink blossoms 💗🌸
✔️ Summer: lush green foliage forming a broad canopy 🌿
✔️ Autumn: foliage glows in warm shades of gold, orange, and red 🍂🔥
✔️ Deciduous — attractive bare winter framework
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright to spreading rounded canopy
✔️ Grows approx. 5–6m tall × 4–5m wide
✔️ Minimal pruning required; shape lightly after flowering if needed
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Spectacular double blossom display 🌟
✔️ Excellent cool-climate ornamental cherry
✔️ Seasonal interest — blossom, shade, autumn colour, and form
✔️ Pollinator-friendly — flowers attract bees and beneficial insects 🐝
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Stunning feature tree for lawns, courtyards, or entryways
✔️ Avenue or grouped planting for dramatic spring displays 🌸🌸
✔️ Pair with white or pale pink cherries for colour contrast
✔️ Ideal for Japanese, cottage, or formal-style gardens