Okame Flowering Cherry

About this plant

Welcome spring with the breathtaking beauty of the Okame Flowering Cherry. This exceptional ornamental tree is one of the earliest to floral display, adorning your landscape with a profusion of delicate, fuchsia-pink, bell-shaped flowers even before its leaves emerge. Beyond its stunning spring show, the Okame Flowering Cherry offers year-round appeal. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a lush canopy through summer, transforming into brilliant orange and red hues in the autumn. The smooth, reddish-brown bark adds a lovely textural element to your garden, ensuring interest long after the flowers have faded. Ideal as a specimen tree, a beautiful addition to a border, or even planted in groups for a dramatic effect, the Okame Flowering Cherry brings elegant charm and a herald of spring to any setting. Its relatively compact size makes it suitable for a variety of garden spaces, from urban courtyards to expansive landscapes.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist, fertile loams. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but avoid poorly drained, heavy clays. Prune after flowering to shape or remove any dead or damaged branches. Fertilize in early spring before new growth begins.