Prunus Pandora

Prunus Pandora, known to some as Japanese Cherry Pandora, is a wonderful cross of Prunus Yedoensis which produces a stunning, profusely flowering cherry tree.

The leaves of this delightful little tree are fairly small for a cherry, emerging after the tree is smothered in flowers that emerge as a tight pink bud, opening to shell pink flowers that gradually fade to white throughout March and early April.

In the autumn time, this tree produces a glorious display of bronze-red foliage, which brings closure to the ornamental display offered throughout the year by this brilliant, yet not well-known, flowering cherry tree.

Prunus Pandora is a small cherry tree at maturity, requiring very little maintenance to retain its tidy, broadly columnar shape. This small beauty won the Award of Merit in 1939 and the updated Award of Merit in 2002.

This little tree is quite versatile and can be planted in most soil conditions like most cherries, however, it is best suited for planting in free-draining soil, as it does not like to get its ‘feet’ wet!

Prunus Pandora is an excellent choice for avenue planting, featuring a regularly ascending crown that adds uniformity to the landscape. Its numerous ornamental qualities ensure year-round interest.

This tree is not as well requested as the more well-known cherries but is a delight which would make a stunning selection for a small garden.

Mature height: 3-7m