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Oshidori Princesse

Prunus incisa
Prunus incisa Oshidori blossom
Oshidori Princesse has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Oshidori is one of the best forms of the small ornamental cherry species Prunus incisa. Whereas most forms of this species have pretty single flowers, Oshidori features true double flowers. These are bright white with pink centres.

The deeply incised leaves (characteristic of Prunus incisa) take on orange colours in the autumn.

Oshidori Princesse flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • Top-worked pot-grown tree £73.50
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 11.5L pot
    Small size (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years)
    (45cm)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

How to grow

Oshidori can be lightly pruned after flowering to help maintain the form.

It is slow-growing, cold-hardy, and well-suited to small spaces, or growing in a large patio planter.

Oshidori Princesse characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
  • Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningPrune after flowering
  • Growth rateSlow
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flower formDouble flower (25-50 petals)
  • Flowering monthMarch
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves appear first
  • Country of originJapan
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • See also Kojo-no-mai
    Prunus incisa
    Kojo-no-mai
    An excellent small compact blossom tree, featuring a mass of small white flowers, and good autumn colours.
  • See also Mikinori
    Prunus incisa
    Mikinori
    Mikinori is a classic early-flowering Fuji cherry tree, with red autumn leaf colours.
  • Prunus incisa
    Praecox
    A small and hardy winter-flowering cherry, ideal for winter colour and small gardens.

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.

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