Prunus 'Okame'

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Prunus 'Okame' is an ornamental cherry celebrated for its exceptionally early spring blossom. Often flowering while winter is still fading, its slender branches become lined with small, richly coloured pink flowers that bring welcome colour to the garden at a very early stage of the year. The blooms appear before the leaves, allowing the delicate form of the flowers to stand out clearly against bare stems. As the season progresses, fresh green foliage develops, followed by warm autumn colouring later in the year. With its reliable early display and elegant structure, 'Okame' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking dependable blossom and strong seasonal impact.



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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 8-12m
Flowering Month
  • March
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Spring flowering

How to care for Prunus 'Okame'

Light:
Full sun encourages the earliest and most abundant flowering; light shade is tolerated.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts to most garden soils; avoid sites that remain waterlogged.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it generally relies on rainfall, with extra watering only in prolonged dry periods.

Pruning:
Pruning is rarely necessary. If required, prune lightly after flowering to remove damaged or crossing branches.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK.

Feeding:
Apply a spring mulch to support healthy growth; feeding is rarely needed on good soil.

Notes

Deciduous ornamental cherry

One of the earliest flowering Prunus varieties

Single, deep pink flowers

Upright to spreading growth habit

Flowers appear before foliage

Fresh green leaves in summer

Good autumn colour in warm tones

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