- Botanical name: Prunus 'Amanogawa'
- Common name: Flagpole cherry
- Family: Prunaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ is a beautiful ornamental cherry tree. It has an upright or columnar habit, hence its common name, the flagpole cherry. In late spring it’s smothered in semi-double, pale pink blossom, popular with pollinators. The foliage is green-bronze in spring and fresh green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn orange and red before falling.
Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ is one of the best trees for small gardens. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ thrives in a moist but well-drained soil and a sheltered spot – strong winds may strip the tree of its blossom. Grow in full sun for the best flowers. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer.
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How to grow Prunus 'Amanogawa'
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do Plant in January |
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Do Plant in February |
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Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| At its best | ||||||||||||
| At its best |
J
Plant is not at its best in January |
F
Plant is not at its best in February |
M
Plant is not at its best in March |
A
Plant is at its best in April |
M
Plant is at its best in May |
J
Plant is not at its best in June |
J
Plant is not at its best in July |
A
Plant is not at its best in August |
S
Plant is not at its best in September |
O
Plant is at its best in October |
N
Plant is not at its best in November |
D
Plant is not at its best in December |
Prunus 'Amanogawa' and wildlife
Prunus 'Amanogawa' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Prunus 'Amanogawa' poisonous?
Prunus 'Amanogawa' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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