Prunus Serrulata Shirofugen – Prunus Fugenzo – Ornamental Japanese Flowering Cherry
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Prunus ‘Shirofugen’ (also listed as Prunus serrulata ‘Shirofugen’ or Prunus ‘Fugenzo‘) – Meaning ‘White God’ in Japanese, the ‘Shirofugen Cherry’ is a classic, late flowering, Japanese Ornamental Cherry of open spreading habit and structured canopy, held in high regard for bearing long lasting double white flowers. The extended stunning spring blossom, together with leaves that start as a bronze-red shade, turning to green before finally turning a firey orangey red, provide a vividly colourful and dramatic Autumn landscape.
The planting season for bare-rooted trees and shrubs is generally between the months of November – March
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Prunus ‘Shirofugen’ (also listed as Prunus serrulata ‘Shirofugen’ or Prunus ‘Fugenzo‘) – Meaning ‘White God’ in Japanese, the ‘Shirofugen Cherry’ is a classic, late flowering, Japanese Ornamental Cherry of open spreading habit and structured canopy, held in high regard for bearing long lasting double white flowers. The extended stunning spring blossom, together with leaves that start as a bronze-red shade, turning to green before finally turning a firey orangey red, provide a vividly colourful and dramatic Autumn landscape.
One of the final Japanese cherries to bloom, typically peaking in late May and sometimes lasting into early June, effectively extending the end of the spring blossom season.
Features large, double flowers (about 5 cm across) that emerge from deep pink buds, open to a crisp, pristine white, and gradually age into a deep purplish-pink or purple-red before dropping.
Emerging spring leaves display a striking copper or bronze-red color, mature to a lush green during summer, and transform into vibrant orange and red tones in autumn.
Typically reaches a height and spread of 4 to 8 meters (approx. 13 to 25 feet) over 10 to 20 years. It develops a broad, vase-shaped or flat-topped spreading habit with an umbrella-like canopy that eventually flattens out or hangs slightly at the edges as it matures.
Prefers a position in full sun with good light exposure.
Thrives in moist, fertile, and well-drained soils (tolerates clay, chalk, sand, and loamy variations across acid, neutral, or alkaline pH levels).
Hardy, withstands severe UK winter temperatures).
Care Tip: Avoid planting in waterlogged ground or directly into a spot where another stone fruit/cherry tree recently stood to prevent replant disease.
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