The Flowering Cherry Prunus ‘Kanzan’ is admired worldwide for its incredible blossom and dazzling seasonal presence. In late April to May, their branches grow a profusion of double, deep-pink blooms, with each flower up to 5 cm across. This creates one of the most dazzling floral displays of any flowering cherry tree. Its young bronze-tinted foliage which unfurls at the same time as the blossom matures into a dark green canopy in the summer. In autumn these magnificent trees transform into brilliant shades of copper and orange. Growing with a broad, tapered habit, the ‘Kanzan’ reaches heights of around 8–10 metres, making it better suited to medium and larger gardens, parks, and avenues.

Fully hardy across the UK, it thrives best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soils, though it will tolerate clay or sandy ground if not waterlogged. It is low-maintenance, requiring little more than the removal of damaged wood in mid-summer and an annual mulch.The Flowering Cherry ‘Kanzan’ is pollution-tolerant, making it a good tree for urban planting. It is one of the most widely planted flowering cherries thanks to its reliability, longevity (20–40 years), and unmatched spring spectacle.

Soil: Prefers moist, deep, loamy soil but will grow in most well drained areas but would benefit from manure or compost to start

Lighting: Full sun

Blossom: Pink, double

Height and Spread at Maturity: 9-12m x 6-8m

Special features: Deciduous vase-shaped and ideal for most gardens.

Symbolism:
The Cherry tree has long been used to attract love. A feminine tree its planet is Venus and its Power is Love.