Prunus 'Umineko'

Japanese cherry 'Umineko'

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Description

Prunus ‘Umineko’ (Japanese cherry ‘Umineko’) was successfully cross-bred by the English captain and botanist Collingwood Ingram in 1928. The tree is a hybrid between Prunus incisa and Prunus serrulata var. speciosa. The name Umineko means seagull in Japanese, referring to the species’ pearly white blossoms. Young trees are narrow and vase-shaped, similar even to a fastigiate tree. When it is older, the Japanese cherry ‘Umineko’ starts to droop a little. Prunus ‘Umineko’ can reach a height of up to 9 metres, and a width of up to about 4 metres after sagging.

Prunus ‘Umineko’ blooms single, hanging flower racemes in April. The fragrant flowers start out snow-white, and then the heart of the flowers turn pink. Simultaneous with the blossoms, the leaves bud green. The oval, dentate foliage buds dark green in summer, and a beautiful orange-red in autumn. The tree does not bear fruit. The ‘Umineko’ cultivar has grey-brown, smooth bark with lenticels. The older the tree, the coarser the bark becomes.

The Japanese cherry ‘Umineko’ is absolutely suitable for planting in squares, car parks and park-like situations. Despite the tree drooping somewhat when it is older, Prunus ‘Umineko’ remains good for use in small gardens and streets because of its shape and rich blossoms. Do ensure a decent, underground growth environment. The ‘Umineko’ cultivar can handle wind very well, but does not like draught, soil compaction or soil that is too wet. For the best growth and blooms, plant Prunus ‘Umineko’ in a sunny environment in light, nutrient-rich and slightly acidic soil.

Types of planting

Tree types

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Use

Location

street square car park / parking lot park central reservation large garden small garden patio cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none

open

Characteristics

Crown shape

narrow egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open

Height

6 - 9 m

Width

3 - 4 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

7.5 - 8.2

Host plant/forage plant

bees

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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standard tree

multi-stem

flowers

leaves

bark

twigs

Seasonal colours

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

raceme striking pendulous singular small scented

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green

Leaves

deciduous ovoid dentate

Autumn colour

orange-red

Fruits

no fruit

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

grey-brown

Twigs

bare vertical branches

Root system

shallow compact

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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