This deciduous shrub to small tree as a solitary or multiple upright stems with spreading twiggy branches forming a rounded bushy habit. It has dark green ovate leaves that turn reddish during autumn and the small white flowers appear in early spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Prunus incisais naturally found in south-western Japan in growing in woodlands or scrubland on the coast and in the lower mountains. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Fuji Cherry is grown for its flowers and shrubby habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders for screening or for autumn colour contrast and may be grown in large patio pots or planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. This shrub is also planted in Japanese gardens for its spring flowers and may be trained to form a small shade tree. ID 3074

Prunus(PROO-nus)incisa(in-KEE-sah)

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family