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Fruit tree comparison - Ukon
Japanese flowering cherry
Ukon

A very attractive Japanese blossom tree, with unique cream-coloured flowers.
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Growing


Japanese flowering cherry
Ukon
Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive tree / plant
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningLight prune
Growth rateAverage
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Japanese flowering cherry
Ukon
Flower colourCream
Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Flowering monthApril
May
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
Country of originJapan
Annual cycleDeciduous
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