PRUNUS OKAME 12L

Description
The Cherry 'Okame' (Prunus) is a bushy, upright large shrub that produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from March to April. The Cherry 'Okame' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark brown and smooth. In a sunny, wind-protected location with sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cherry 'Okame' are medium green, ovate, alternate, toothed. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Cherry 'Okame' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry 'Okame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry 'Okame' is a bushy and upright growing large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from March to April.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Prunus 'Okame' is a deep-rooting plant.