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Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'



27th March 2011 29th March 2012 3rd March 2023
(photographed at Wisley).
A small growing form of Prunus incisa from Japan. It flowers very early in the season, just as the Hellebores start to tire. The single white flowers cluster on the stems and as a young plant the whole thing looks a bit congested. I planted it thinking it would be just the thing to kick start the spring but like so many good ideas I don't really feel it yet. It can make a large shrub in time, growing to about 2.5m. I should find a sunny place to plant one where it would be spectacular in spring, as a small blob I find it unexciting.
In recent years it has become very popular in garden centres, bringing some compact early colour to sales areas.
br> Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS in 2012. In the write-up the forum panel said:

" Originally found in the wild on the slopes of Mount Fuji...The foliage turns orange and red in autumn... It has an architectural quality with unusual twisted, zig-zag branches. Perfect for a small garden with its two seasons of interest."






References:

  • RHS Grower Guide, 'AGM Ornamental Cherries', 2019.