Kojo-no-mai

Kojo-no-mai is an excellent example of the species Prunus incisa, also known as the Fuji Cherry, since this species is found growing wild on the slopes of Mount Fuji in Japan.

Like all members of this species, it is a small, dense, shrub-like tree with small serrated leaves (hence "incisa"), and therefore ideal for bringing spring colour to the small town garden. It is likely to reach a mature height of 1.5m.

The small single white flowers appear in late March, and are borne in great profusion.

In late autumn the leaves turn orange and dark red, providing additional interest.

Kojo-no-mai flowering cherry trees for sale

• Top-worked pot-grown tree £71.50
  In a 11.5L pot
  Very small size (< 1.5m after 10 years)
  (45cm)

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How to grow

As might be expected from its origins, Kojo-no-mai is a tough and hardy tree.

Like most forms of Prunus incisa, Kojo-no-mai is well-suited to growing in a patio container or planter. It is also quite happy to grow in partial shade.

It can be pruned hard after flowering to encourage growth and more prolific flowering the following year. However it is equally successful if left unpruned, and being also naturally slow-growing makes a good choice for the "no-maintenance" garden.

Kojo-no-mai characteristics

• AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive tree / plantAutumn foliage colour
• Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
• Height after 10 yearsUp to 1.5m / 5ft
• SunlightSome shade
• PruningPrune after flowering
• Growth rateSlow
• WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Flower colourWhite
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
• Country of originJapan
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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  Prunus
  Frilly Frock
  A small weeping ornamental cherry tree, ideal for small gardens.
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  Prunus incisa x Prunus campanulata
  Okame
  Okame is a small hardy blossom tree featuring shell-pink single flowers and attractive autumn colours.
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  Prunus incisa
  Oshidori Princesse
  A small ornamental cherry with double white flowers, and autumn leaf colours.
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  Prunus incisa
  Pendula
  A small graceful weeping Fuji cherry, with small single white flowers.
• Prunus incisa
  Praecox
  A small and hardy winter-flowering cherry, ideal for winter colour and small gardens.

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.