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Prunus 'Shogetsu' (Japanese flowering cherry)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Prunus 'Shogetsu'

Other names: Japanese flowering cherry, Prunus 'Shimidsu', Prunus 'Shimidsu-sakura', Prunus 'Okumiyaku', Prunus 'Longipes'


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Genus: Prunus

Variety or cultivar: 'Shogetsu' _ 'Shogetsu' is a medium sized, ornamental tree with mid-green foliage that turns orange to red in the autumn. In spring it has pink buds that open to pendant clusters of white, fragrant, double flowers.

Prunus 'Shogetsu' is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring

Foliage: Mid-green in Summer; Red, Orange in Autumn

Fragrance: Flowers have fragrance.

Habit: Spreading, Open branches

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Specific pests: Leaf mining moths , Bullfinches , Caterpillars

Specific diseases: Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Silver leaf

General care

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings, Budding, Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Prunus 'Shogetsu' (Japanese flowering cherry) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 8m after 10 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Cottage/Informal

Cultivation: Grown in moderately fertile soil in full sun.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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