Prunus 'Okame' (cherry 'Okame') 1/2 Std Girth 10-12cm - 200-250cm, 25lt PalmPrunus 'Okame', Taiwan Cherry 'Okame', is a small, deciduous tree of upright, vase shaped habit, but becomes more rounded as it matures. Simple, ovate, green leaves turn bronze red and orange in autumn. Mildly scented, 5 petal, rosy pink flowers with red calyces bloom in profusion in early spring on bare branches before the leaves emerge, creating a beautiful display. Attractive to birds and bees. Prunus 'Okame' grows best in moderately fertile,
scale-like foliage turns brown-green in winter
spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate
it can be turned into an attractive evergreen hedge and provide privacy and some wind protection
sunny locations and needs long
compact habit
Suitable for growing in containers as well
Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions
floriferous shrub
followed by pink fruits in autumn
typically measuring around 7cm in diameter
One of the first shrubs to bloom
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' grows best in average