Prunus Kanzan
Often described as the best ornamental cherry tree, Prunus Kanzan is here in our Fife garden.
In our garden
Planted in the back garden seven years ago, the ornamental cherry tree is starting to make an impact, does it have a happy ending?
Although I love the Prunus Accolade in our front garden, for me Kanzan has the perfect shape.
Why the question mark over its future, well when we first came here to this new build our plans were to swiftly create gardens front and back and also take over part of the large driveway to create a sort of courtyard.
Perhaps we did not give enough thought into the whole thing. Anyway, trees still in their pots were roughly placed where we wanted them and before even planting a nock on the door from a neighbour with concerns over leaves and petals falling in to their garden and also eventually causing shade.
I guess I was not very sympathetic to their plight, however the passing of time and old age has given rise to the maintenance.
I am not exactly proud of my actions, but the trees have been removed.
Furthermore, I was dreading the visual change this would make to the garden, surprisingly it has given options to give a new look that is rather pleasing, pictures to follow next Summer all going well.
Prunus Kanzan Profile
Height
Although described as a short tree it can still reach a height of 12 m/35ft and reported as growing almost as wide, I think that would take a considerable time.
Shape
Vase shaped, giving a very attractive appearance
Position
Best in full sun
Flowers
Double pink flowers in April/May
Leaves
This deciduous tree has mid green flowers which turn orange/yellow in Autumn
Soil
Does well in all soil types
“I do enjoy reading your posts, and frequently pop back to them, especially the post about the lovely garden in Aberdeen. It’s such a lovely place! I recall reading in one of your posts that you have age-related macular degeneration. How do you find the time to maintain and care for your beautiful garden? You owe it an absolute credit.”
Hello Catherine, Yes, the AMD is a challenge. However, it is a condition where you seldom lose your eyesight completely.
My eyesight is very blurred, but I can still get on with my gardening activities.
I am unable to read a book but anything that is backlit, like the computer or kindle, I can cope not too bad.
I love reading your posts, I go back very often and look at old ones especially the ones in aberdeen that was a beautiful garden. I happened to read in one of your posts that you have age related macular degeneration, how do you manage to keep and look after your beautiful garden it is a credit to you.