Shirotae is a wide spreading Mount Fuji Cherry tree with slightly pendulous branches that create an almost flat-topped canopy. The very beautiful, oriental-style frame is flooded with a mass of large, fragrant, snowy white, semi-double flowers in April-May against a foil of light-green young foliage.
The new leaves of this flowering cherry tree turn to mid green and then develop vivid orange and red autumn colours. A very elegant ornamental tree, Shirotae is expected to grow to 4 x 5 metres in 20 years and will do well in most conditions, including those with urban pollution but it is best to avoid any extremes. Lovely umbrella shape.
AKA Japanese blossom Tree, Cherry blossom tree, Ornamental Japanese Cherry, Prunus Mount Fuji, Cherry 'Shirotae', Prunus 'Shirotae'
The new leaves of this flowering cherry tree turn to mid green and then develop vivid orange and red autumn colours. A very elegant ornamental tree, Shirotae is expected to grow to 4 x 5 metres in 20 years and will do well in most conditions, including those with urban pollution but it is best to avoid any extremes. Lovely umbrella shape.
AKA Japanese blossom Tree, Cherry blossom tree, Ornamental Japanese Cherry, Prunus Mount Fuji, Cherry 'Shirotae', Prunus 'Shirotae'