Prunus serrulata Ukon

Common Name:
Ukon Flowering Cherry

Description:
Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' is a unique and highly ornamental flowering cherry tree, renowned for its distinctive pale yellow-green blossoms. Unlike most cherry trees that produce pink or white flowers, 'Ukon' stands out with its unusual creamy-yellow, semi-double blooms that appear in mid to late spring. As the flowers mature, they develop soft pink tinges, creating a beautiful multicoloured effect. These striking blossoms emerge alongside fresh green foliage, which deepens over summer before transitioning to brilliant orange and red hues in autumn.

This medium-sized deciduous tree forms a broad, spreading canopy, making it an excellent feature tree for gardens, parks, and avenue plantings. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good resilience to light frost and urban conditions. While it may produce small, dark fruits in summer, it is primarily grown for its ornamental value rather than fruit production.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–7 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pale Yellow-Green (fading to Pink)

Key Attributes:

• Unique Flower Colour
• Suitable for Large Gardens and Avenues
• Bee Attracting
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant (once established)

Toxicity:

• The seeds and leaves contain compounds that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple
• Camellia
• Magnolia
• Azalea
• Rhododendron