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Brian Upchurch
Fletcher, NC

ZUZU®

Cherry - Ornamental

Prunus incisa

'Rinpo'

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Close up of doubled pink spring flowers of Zuzu Prunus Trio of upright Zuzu Prunus in landscape
  • Colorful blooms
  • Highly adaptable
  • Spring beauty
Description

A springtime stunner.

If you’ve always wanted a showy flowering cherry but lacked the space, plant Zuzu® Prunus incisa. This ornamental shrubby cherry is a dazzling mass of pink powderpuff blooms in spring, and it reaches 5-8’ tall and just 3-5' wide. Dense branching gives it a lush, full look.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5-8'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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; hedge; flower gardens; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

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

  • Grower Sheet: Zuzu® Prunus Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Zuzu® Prunus Spec Sheet
  • Tag: Zuzu® Prunus Tag
  • Benchcard: Zuzu® Prunus Benchcard

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Ornamental, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Ornamental, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage