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Asano

Prunus

Prunus Asano is a compact Japanese flowering cherry with an upright habit.

It is notable for the intense pink blossom, featuring up to 100 petals per flower - known as "chrysanthemum-flowered".

The young leaves emerge with a coppery green colour, becoming darker green over the summer, and then taking on autumnal colours.

Asano japanese flowering cherry trees for sale

  • 1Top-worked pot-grown tree £74.95
    In a 11.5L pot
    Small size (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years)
  • 22-year pot-grown tree £71.95
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

How to grow

Prunus Asano does best when planted in full sun.

History

Prunus Asano was introduced from Japan in the 1920s by the famous English flowering cherry enthusiast Collingwood Ingram.

Asano characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
  • Growth habitUprightUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
  • PruningNo need to prune
  • Growth rateAverage
  • Flower colourPink - dark
  • Flower formChrysanthemum flower (100+ petals)
  • Flowering monthAprilMay
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • BarkBrown - chocolate
  • Country of originJapan
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • See also Kiku-shidare-zakura
    Prunus
    Kiku-shidare-zakura
    Another chrysanthemum-flowered flowering cherry, but with a weeping form.

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2023.