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Prunus serrulata ‘Taihaku’, commonly known as the Great White Cherry, is a superb ornamental tree well-suited to spacious gardens where its striking beauty can be fully appreciated. Renowned for its large, snow-white blossoms in early to mid-spring, it creates a dramatic and uplifting focal point in the landscape. Its broad, spreading canopy—paired with bronzed young leaves that mature to green—offers both seasonal interest and dappled shade throughout the growing season.

Reaching a mature height of around 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 meters), with a similar spread, ‘Taihaku’ is ideal for open lawns, feature planting, or lining avenues. It thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. While it is hardy and tolerant of urban pollution, it also performs well in coastal gardens, provided it is given some shelter from strong, salt-laden winds. With proper positioning, it will reward gardeners with a magnificent spring display and graceful presence all year round.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku Shidare’, also known as the weeping cherry ‘Kiku Shidare Zakura’, is a stunning ornamental tree ideal for adding elegance and seasonal drama to gardens. Its compact size and graceful, pendulous branches make it particularly well-suited for small to medium gardens, courtyards, or as a specimen tree in prominent positions.

In early to mid-spring, it becomes a focal point, erupting in masses of fragrant, deep pink double blossoms that create a waterfall of color. The tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 3.5 meters), making it manageable and easy to incorporate into landscape designs. For best results, it should be planted in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained, fertile soil.

A sheltered spot protects its early blossoms from harsh winds or frost. Its romantic weeping habit and vivid spring display make it perfect for creating a peaceful, picturesque garden setting.

Prunus serrulata ‘Taihaku’, commonly known as the Great White Cherry, is a superb ornamental tree well-suited to spacious gardens where its striking beauty can be fully appreciated. Renowned for its large, snow-white blossoms in early to mid-spring, it creates a dramatic and uplifting focal point in the landscape. Its broad, spreading canopy—paired with bronzed young leaves that mature to green—offers both seasonal interest and dappled shade throughout the growing season.

Reaching a mature height of around 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 meters), with a similar spread, ‘Taihaku’ is ideal for open lawns, feature planting, or lining avenues. It thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. While it is hardy and tolerant of urban pollution, it also performs well in coastal gardens, provided it is given some shelter from strong, salt-laden winds. With proper positioning, it will reward gardeners with a magnificent spring display and graceful presence all year round.

Prunus ‘Kanzan’ is a beautiful, medium-sized, ornamental, deciduous cherry tree of vase-shaped when young, spreading and rounded habit when mature. Its ovate, toothed dark green leaves are coppery-red when young and in shades of orange and bronze in autumn. The profusion of bright pink, double flowers bloom in clusters before the leaves emerge. Flowers are sterile and are not followed by fruit. Prunus ‘Kanzan’ thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. It is necessary to prune it after flowering, but is generally low maintenance plant. Susceptible to many diseases and pests and may be short-lived. Cherry ‘Kanzan’ is one of the most ornamental of flowering cherries. It’s a stunning, elegant tree, whether as a specimen plant or planted in groups, great for small informal, cottage and urban gardens. Excellent for streets and parks. Suitable for growing in containers or as a bonsai.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku Shidare’, also known as the weeping cherry ‘Kiku Shidare Zakura’, is a stunning ornamental tree ideal for adding elegance and seasonal drama to gardens. Its compact size and graceful, pendulous branches make it particularly well-suited for small to medium gardens, courtyards, or as a specimen tree in prominent positions.

In early to mid-spring, it becomes a focal point, erupting in masses of fragrant, deep pink double blossoms that create a waterfall of color. The tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 3.5 meters), making it manageable and easy to incorporate into landscape designs. For best results, it should be planted in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained, fertile soil.

A sheltered spot protects its early blossoms from harsh winds or frost. Its romantic weeping habit and vivid spring display make it perfect for creating a peaceful, picturesque garden setting.

Prunus Kanzan is a beautiful, medium-sized, ornamental, deciduous cherry tree of vase-shaped when young, spreading and rounded habit when mature. Its ovate, toothed dark green leaves are coppery-red when young and in shades of orange and bronze in autumn. The profusion of bright pink, double flowers bloom in clusters before the leaves emerge. Flowers are sterile and are not followed by fruit. Prunus Kanzan thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. It is necessary to prune it after flowering, but is generally low maintenance plant. Susceptible to many diseases and pests and may be short-lived. Cherry Kanzan is one of the most ornamental of flowering cherries. It’s a stunning, elegant tree, whether as a specimen plant or planted in groups, great for small informal, cottage and urban gardens. Excellent for streets and parks. Suitable for growing in containers or as a bonsai.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is an elegant ornamental flowering cherry highly valued for extending seasonal interest in the garden. This small deciduous tree or large shrub produces delicate semi-double pale pink to white blossoms intermittently from late autumn through mild winter periods and into early spring, bringing welcome colour when little else is flowering. Its graceful branching structure and light green foliage, which turns warm yellow and bronze in autumn, add further ornamental appeal.

Ideal for medium and larger gardens, it suits lawns, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. Its relatively compact habit makes it suitable for urban gardens where space is limited compared with larger cherry varieties. Best planted in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun or light partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position protected from harsh winds.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ also attracts early pollinators during mild winter spells, making it valuable for biodiversity. Its graceful form and unusual flowering season create a striking focal point throughout the colder months.

The Prunus 'Umineko', a stunning addition to any garden landscape, renowned for its captivating beauty and delicate elegance. Originating from Japan, this ornamental cherry tree, also known as 'Sea Breeze', is cherished for its abundant clusters of pure white blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in a spectacular fashion.

The Prunus 'Umineko' belongs to the esteemed family of flowering cherries, prized for their graceful form and enchanting floral displays. It typically grows to a modest height of around 4-6 meters, making it suitable for gardens of varying sizes. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for both urban gardens and larger landscapes, where it can serve as a focal point or be planted in clusters for a breathtaking visual impact.

In early spring, before the tree's leaves unfurl, delicate buds burst into a profusion of fragrant, snow-white flowers. These blossoms, borne in clusters along the branches, create a mesmerizing spectacle that attracts pollinators and admirers alike. The Prunus 'Umineko' is a beacon of hope and renewal, symbolizing the rejuvenation of nature after the long winter months.

Following the floral extravaganza, the tree's glossy green foliage emerges, providing a lush backdrop for the remainder of the growing season. In autumn, the leaves transition to vibrant hues of yellow and orange, casting a warm glow across the landscape before gracefully descending.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Prunus 'Umineko' offers a low-maintenance addition to the garden, requiring little more than regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position, although it can tolerate some shade.

Whether planted as a solitary specimen, in a mixed border, or as part of a Japanese-inspired garden, the Prunus 'Umineko' never fails to captivate with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Bring the enchantment of spring to your garden with this exquisite flowering cherry tree, and enjoy its ethereal charm for years to come.

Prunus 'Accolade' is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is highly valued for its stunning display of pink flowers in spring. It is a hybrid of Prunus sargentii and Prunus subhirtella, and was first introduced in Japan in the 1950s. In spring, the tree produces large, semi-double, pink flowers that emerge from deep pink buds. The flowers are borne in clusters along the branches and create a beautiful show of color. As the season progresses, the leaves emerge, providing a fresh green backdrop for the flowers. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant shade of orange-red, adding to the tree's ornamental appeal. Prunus 'Accolade' is a relatively slow-growing tree, reaching a height of around 20 feet (6 meters) with a similar spread. It has a vase-shaped habit, with a broad, spreading crown and a single trunk. The bark is smooth and grey-brown, and the branches are slender and somewhat weeping. This tree prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is generally low maintenance and has few pest or disease problems. It is a great choice for a small garden or as a specimen tree in a larger landscape. Its stunning spring display and attractive fall color make it a popular choice for homeowners, landscapers, and garden designers alike.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Prunus ‘Pink Cascade’ is a remarkable variety of weeping cherry tree, celebrated for its plethora of breathtaking, pink blooms that adorn its branches every spring. This tree has a unique, compact, and cascading habit, with branches that bow elegantly towards the ground, creating an enchanting visual display. It serves as a prominent focal point in any landscape, drawing the attention of onlookers with its serene beauty.

The beautiful blossoms of ‘Pink Cascade’ emit a sweet, subtle fragrance, attracting a variety of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which contribute to the ecological balance of the garden. This makes it a valuable addition not only aesthetically but also environmentally.

Growing to a moderate height, this prunus variety is versatile and fits well even in smaller gardens where space is a premium. Its green, deciduous leaves create a lush backdrop during the summer, contrasting beautifully with the vibrant blossoms, and turn to delightful shades of orange and red in the fall, adding multi-season interest.

The ‘Pink Cascade’ is relatively low-maintenance, requiring standard care like watering, pruning, and occasional feeding. It prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It’s a symbol of renewal, epitomizing the transient beauty of spring.

Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' is a small, compact, vase-shaped flowering cherry tree of upright habit, with small, dark green leaves, bronze when young and vivid orange-red in autumn. As the leaves emerge, fragrant, single, soft-pink flowers appear on long petals along the branches in clusters of 3 to 5. It is sterile, therefore, doesn’t produce fruit. Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' a cross between Prunus sargentii and Prunus Yedoensis. It can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It’s a tough plant, resistant to frost and urban conditions. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning, but if pruned regularly, it can be kept very narrow. Cherry 'Spire' is a wonderful, elegant, flowering cherry, perfect for small informal, cottage, urban or wildlife gardens. Excellent for urban areas, especially for narrow streets. Great in beds and borders, wall-side borders, or for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning.

This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning.

This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Prunus cerasifera “Pissardii Nigra’ is a medium-sized, ball-shaped, deciduous tree with ovate to elliptic, deep purple twigs and leaves, bronze in spring, almost black in summer, orange and red in autumn. Masses of pure pink flowers with red calyxes bloom along bare branches in spring and are occasionally followed by red or yellow plums. Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii Nigra’ can grow successfully in a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but is tolerant of partial shade. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Very adaptable and low maintenance plant. It can withstand air pollution very well. Black Cherry Plum is a stunning, ornamental, abundantly flowering tree, perfect as a specimen or accent plant in large informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders and for informal hedges and screens. Since resistant to air-pollution, excellent in urban and industrial areas.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' is an upright, deciduous, fruiting tree, very reliable and highly productive. It has ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and lovely, white flowers blooming in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of glossy, rounded, delicious, dark red cherries with sweet and juicy flesh. Cherries are ready for harvesting in late spring. Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Overwatering may cause fruit split. It can withstand low temperatures and it is fairly resistant to wind, but needs to be sheltered from late frosts that can damage the flowers buds. It requires regular pruning and fruit thinning. Sweet cherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' is one of the most popular cherry cultivars in France. It is perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Great as a specimen tree or for wall-side borders and trellises.

Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' is a highly ornamental cherry tree, distinguished by its dark, chocolate-coloured foliage that remains consistent throughout the growing season, creating a unique, striking appearance. This tree typically reaches moderate heights, making it suitable for a variety of landscape applications. In addition to its distinctive foliage, 'Chocolate Ice' produces soft, pink blossoms during spring, adding an appealing contrast and enhancing its ornamental value.

This variety of Prunus is known for its adaptability and resilience, allowing it to thrive in a range of soil conditions and climates, although it prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. Its relatively compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, or it can be used as a focal point in larger landscapes due to its unusual colouring and attractive flowers.

Beyond its aesthetic qualities, 'Chocolate Ice' is also valued for its ability to attract wildlife, including pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity within its locale. Proper care, including regular watering and pruning, is crucial for maintaining the tree’s health and vigor, ensuring a lasting, impactful presence in the garden or landscape where it is planted. The dark foliage and soft pink blossoms create a harmonious and alluring blend, making Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' a prized selection for those seeking unique and visually striking trees.

Prunus avium 'Regina' is a compact, upright, bushy, deciduous, cherry tree with ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and masses of lovely white flowers with yellow stamens, blooming in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by sweet, delicious, aromatic, glossy, very dark red cherries, ready for harvesting in mid-summer. Prunus avium 'Regina' can grow in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, but prefers moderately fertile, loose, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It can withstand low temperatures, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. Fairly tolerant of wind and resistant to cracking. It is not self-fertile, requires a pollinating partner planted nearby. Prunus avium 'Regina' is primarily grown for its delicious cherries but it is also very decorative, great as a specimen plant or planted against a wall or a fence. The fruit can be eaten fresh or preserved.