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

• Private individuals can purchase this tree here