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Asano

£75.95

Prunus Asano is a compact Japanese flowering cherry with an upright habit.

It is notable for the intense pink blossom, featuring up to 100 petals per flower - known as "chrysanthemum-flowered".

The young leaves emerge with a coppery green colour, becoming darker green over the summer, and then taking on autumnal colours.

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Asano japanese flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

  • Top-worked pot-grown tree £75.95
    In a 11.5L pot
    Small size (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 18th May.

How to grow

Prunus Asano does best when planted in full sun.

History

Prunus Asano was introduced from Japan in the 1920s by the famous English flowering cherry enthusiast Collingwood Ingram.

Asano characteristics

  • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Asano?Beginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
  • Growth habitUprightUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
  • PruningNo need to prune
  • Growth rateAverage
  • What colour is the blossom of Asano?Pink - dark
  • Flower formChrysanthemum flower (100+ petals)
  • When is Asano in flower?AprilMay
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • BarkBrown - chocolate
  • Where does Asano originate from?Japan
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

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How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.

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