Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' Prunus serrulata 'Ukon'

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Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' Prunus serrulata 'Ukon'

Forms an open crown with little branching. It is therefore recommended that the young tree should be pruned several times to encourage branching. Height 6 - 8 m, width up to 15 m. The smooth twigs are glossy yellow-brown. The leaves emerge a bronze colour and later turn green. The autumn colour is deep violet-brown to purple-red. The young leaves combine pleasantly with the creamy green flowers that appear almost at the same time. The flowers are semi-double and hang in bunches of 3 - 5 flowers together. The diameter of the flower is approx. 0.5 - 0.6 cm. Flowers in late April/early May. It does not stand up to wet soil. Winter hardiness zone: 6a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
6 - 8 m
Width
8-10m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, open, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs glossy yellow-brown, bark brown, smooth
Leaf
elongated to oval, green, 7 - 12 cm, autumn colour deep purplish brown to purplish red
Autumn colour
red, purple
Flowers
cream♂ light green, semi-double, 5 - 6 cm, April
Fruits
seldom
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any: not in wet soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan, 1813
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
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Prunus serrulata 'Ukon'

Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' turn red, purple in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus serrulata 'Ukon' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.