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Mount Fuji White Flowering Cherry - Prunus x ‘Shirotae’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Mount Fuji White Flowering Cherry - Prunus x 'Shirotae'
Few deciduous trees command a spring landscape like Prunus x 'Shirotae'. Its broad, layered canopy and cascading branches are smothered in pure white blossom, a display that reads with equal force in intimate residential settings and large-scale landscape projects.
Why Mount Fuji White Flowering Cherry
Signature spring flowering: Masses of pure white blooms delivered with striking seasonal intensity.
Architectural branching: Wide, horizontal layers create strong structural presence even when not in flower.
Year-round interest: Fresh spring foliage transitions to warm autumn colour before the branching silhouette takes over in winter.
Refined scale: A small to medium canopy that works with precision in considered landscape compositions.
Proven ornamental pedigree: One of the most respected flowering cherries in professional landscape use.
Ideal Applications
Prestige residential feature planting: A singular specimen commands a lawn or entrance with lasting visual authority.
Japanese and minimalist landscapes: The horizontal form and monochromatic flowering align naturally with restrained, formal design language.
Repeated avenue or grove planting: Multiple specimens amplify seasonal impact across larger properties and estates.
Architectural framing: Positioned to frame entrances, terraces, or built structures with seasonal drama and structural weight.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early winter
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
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Installation
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