Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Spring and autumn show stopper
Grown by John
South Downs National Park
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The highlights
- Vase-shaped, but gently spreading over time
- Easily pruned to fit average sized gardens
- Clusters of double pink flowers
- Blossoms in March-May
Description
- One of the best blossom displays of any variety - and that's not all. Kanzan's classical form and colours bring year-round interest to your garden
- Clusters of lush, double pink flowers cover the branches between March and May
- The foliage emerges bronzed in the spring, matures to a dark green and puts on a spectacular display in autumn, with leaves taking on a palette of warm oranges, fiery reds and golden yellows
- Growing to 8m but easily pruned to fit a smaller space, Kanzan is suitable for most average sized gardens and has a naturally vase-shaped form
- A hardy tree that will thrive in all but chalky soils - grow in a sunny sheltered spot for the best flowers
- Native to Japan, Kanzan was first bred in the Edo period (1603-1867) and named for the legendary Chinese poet and sage Hanshan (Kanzan-ji in Japanese)
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
What To Expect
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How To Grow
Average Pest/ Disease Resistance
May need protection from caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches and be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.MORE
A little watering when new
When newly planted, the trees would love a little watering at least once a month for the initial couple of months. Afterwards keep moist but well drained.
Full sun
This cherry tree loves full sun exposure and a sheltered location. Choosing a spot away from strong winds helps the tree direct its resources towards growing more blossom and protects the petals.
Happy in any moist and well drained soil except for chalk
Adapts to clay, loam and sandy soil
Prune annually
Pruning in mid-summer may be required if affected by silver leaf
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
South Downs National Park
Meet John
110 years' expertise free with every tree
John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Our plants are grown in the UK
Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.
Our plants are delivered overnight
Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
We're here to help at every step
We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team of experts.
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We’re confident that you’ll be delighted with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re perfectly happy.
Best cherry blossoms
Introducing Kanzan
Revel in the beauty of 'Kanzan' cherry blossoms! Their double pink clusters steal the show from March to May, leaving you awestruck. But wait, there's more. From the soft bronze of spring to the dark green of summer and the orange-red hue of autumn, the transforming foliage never fails to impress.
Seasons change
Top trees for autumn colour
Rupert Eley, a lifetime autumn colour enthusiast, takes us on a whistle stop tour of his favourite displays within his family gardens, including crabapples, rowans, acers and more.
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How we grow your trees
Meet John, our expert tree grower in the South Downs, and see how he raises, prunes and packs all our trees.
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4 Steps to Choosing the Perfect Cherry Blossom
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How do I know I'm getting quality plants?
All of our plants are grown in specialist nurseries with the highest standards of plant care and sustainability. We guarantee you'll love them as much as we do! Don't just take our word for it - we've got thousands of great reviews on Trustpilot.
When will I get my plants?
The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.
How will my plants be packed and delivered?
We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.
Where do you deliver?
We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.
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