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‘Kojo-No-Mai’

Cherry - Ornamental

Prunus incisa

'Kojo-No-Mai'

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Zig zag branch of Prunus Kojo-No-Mai with blush pink flowers Pale pink flowers of Prunus Kojo-No-Mai beginning to open Close up of bright red fall foliage of Prunus Kojo-No-Mai
  • Unique stems
  • Highly adaptable
  • Spring beauty
Description

All flowering cherries are delightful, but 'Kojo-No-Mai' is extra special, thanks to its very distinctive zig-zagging stems. Profuse, tightly clustered white flowers have pink centers. Maroon fall foliage. Plant where its blooms and unique stems can be enjoyed up close.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4"

Soil

Adaptable to all well-drained soils.

Pruning

Little pruning is required, aside from selective removal of branches to enhance form if desired. Blooms on old wood; prune only after blooming.

Uses

Specimen plant; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

For the longest lasting floral display, do not plant in hot, dry sites.

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fall interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Ornamental, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fall interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Ornamental, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage