Fuji cherry

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A spreading shrub or small tree to 8m, with oval, toothed, dark green leaves, bronzy-red when young, and orange-red in autumn. Saucer-shaped, white or pale pink flowers 2cm across appear before the foliage in early spring, sometimes followed by small, purple-black, cherry-like fruit

Fuji cherry

Scientific classification

Species
Fuji cherry (Prunus incisa)
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs · Trees
Plant type
4-8 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Fuji cherry

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Fuji cherry

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Fuji cherry care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prefer summer pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer

Growing

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars

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