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March 21, 2006 : Prunus incisa

Keywords: Rosaceae | Prunus incisa Thunb. | 006297-0156-1973

Prunus incisa

I'm on vacation, so only a short written accompaniment today. – Daniel

Fuji cherry is a slow-growing shrub in the rose family cultivated for its ornamental value. For a horticultural perspective, see Prunus incisa on the web site of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at March 21, 2006 12:00 AM

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This is a great little tree for a front garden. I planted one a year ago in my South Dakota garden, great blooms and great folige all summer. At least in this area not too many folks have one so a bit unique.

Posted by: dwight hansen at March 21, 2006 7:11 AM

Prunus incisa - Z6 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths

Posted by: Beverley at March 21, 2006 9:36 AM

Only substantial examples seen here are in Washington Park Arboretum. Bonsai enthusiasts may have small ones. Its locally disease susceptible, harshly colored hybrid 'Okame' on the other hand has been planted along local streets and in business parking lots here, much to their detriment.

Posted by: Ron B at March 21, 2006 11:49 AM

The example plant shown here is simply stunning right now in the UBC botanical garden. The flowers are much more rain-proof than cherry blossoms, which are often prematurely pulled off the plants by our rainy Spring. Calyces are also an excellent counterpoint to the petal colour, in my opinion. This plant is grown with its roots among large rocks, which is keeping it dwarf. It has reached just 4'/1.5m after 20 years.

Posted by: Brent at March 23, 2006 8:59 AM

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