The Tai-Haku Flowering Cherry (Prunus 'Tai-Haku') has large single white flowers to 6 cm wide, and pink buds from October. The new leaves in spring are a bronze colour, becoming green in summer, then orangey yellow in autumn. It has attractive smooth dark brown bark, and can grow to 5-7 m tall developing a broad crown. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (UK).
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- Uses: Ornamental tree, shade tree, specimen tree, avenue tree, cut flower and foliage
- Size: 5-7 metres high depending on conditions
- Flowering: From October
- Features: Beautiful large white blossom, autumn foliage
- Also known as: Great White Cherry, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Prunus serrulata 'Tai Haku', Prunus serrulata 'Tai-Haku', Prunus serrulata 'Taihaku'
Reference
Image 1,3,4: Copyright Heritage Fruit Trees - including autumn foliage
- Flowering:
- Yes
- Autumn Colour:
- Orange
- Autumn Colour:
- Red
- Features:
- Attractive bark
- Flower Colour:
- White
- Foliage:
- Deciduous
- Mature Height:
- 4�8 m
- Plant Group:
- Flowering Cherries
- Plant Type:
- Small Ornamental Trees
- Plant Type:
- Flowering Trees and Shrubs
- Shape:
- Vase
