Pink Champagne bears clusters of beautiful double shell-pink blossom that brighten to near white as they age. The delicate frilled appearance borne on long stalks gives a glorious display from April to May. The foliage is bronze-green maturing to green in summer with an attractive display of orange-red in autumn.

A vigorous upright spreading tree with ascending branches growing to about 6m x 4m in 20 years. Ichiyo is best grown in well-drained soil, in full sun to achieve a wonderful display. A sheltered position will also protect the blossom display.

Soil: Fertile, well drained soil

Position: North, south, east or west

Lighting: Sheltered

Flowering: Late spring

Blossom: Shades of pink

Height and Spread at Maturity: 6m x 5m

History: Introduced to Europe by Captain Collingwood Ingram when on a visit to Sakura Kwai in 1926 and was brought back and grown in his home in Kent.