Prunus (Flowering Cherry) 'Umineko'

Species	:	Prunus Umineko
Common Name(s)	:	Flowering Cherry
Tree Features	:	Autumn Colour,Low Fruit Fall,White Flower
Genus	:	Prunus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest
Shape	:	Narrow
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Urban Sites,Garden,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees,Restricted Spaces

This Flowering Cherry is a cross between P. incisa and P. speciosa.

This Flowering Cherry is a cross between Prunus incisa and Prunus speciosa.

Sometimes also referred to as ‘Snow Goose’ it won the Award of Merit in 1928 and represents a very good tree for the urban environment.

Umineko has a narrow, columnar form, which broadens with age and is a very good choice for streets, parks, gardens and other restricted areas.

It makes a medium size tree, and its white, single flowers are produced in April, along with the foliage, which colours very well in autumn.

It is a robust and vigorous tree that thrives best on free draining soils.

Mature height: 5-10m

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