Hokusai

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Hokusai is one of the longest-established Japanese flowering cherry trees found growing in the UK. The blossom is a classic cherry pink, and notably long-lasting (up to 3 weeks or more).

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Hokusai japanese flowering cherry trees for sale

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

• 11-year bare-root tree £46.50

  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

  Out of stock
  Sorry we have sold out for this season
• 22-year pot-grown tree £72.95

  In a 12L pot
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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Order now for delivery from week commencing 18th May.

History

Hokusai was selected by English enthusiast Collingwood Ingram in the 1920s, and named after a 19th century artist. It is likely to be a form of one of the earliest Japanese flowering cherries introduced to Europe by von Siebold in the 1860s, known at the time as Prunus cerasus rosea-pleno.

Hokusai characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Hokusai?Beginner
• Which awards has Hokusai received?RHS AGM (current) - 2012
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• PruningLight prune
• Growth rateAverage
• WildlifeAttractive to birds
• What colour is the blossom of Hokusai?Pink - light
• Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
• When is Hokusai in flower?April
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
• Where does Hokusai originate from?Japan
• Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

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.