Home : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : CHERRY, GREAT WHITE Prunus Taihaku Suitable for any normal soil and position and the following  Ultimate Height 30ft (9m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1ft (30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.
In April, this tree is smothered with masses of clusters of huge, dazzling white, single, bowl-shaped flowers 5-6cm (2-2.5 ins) across which contrast beautifully with the young coppery foliage and which are up to 15cm (6 ins) long. This turns to dark green in summer. Considered by many to be the best white cherry. Robust and vigorous habit with the tree developing a broad, spreading crown. Deciduous. TREE 25ft x 15ft (7.6m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft (9m).
Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £21.45 Bare rooted stock will be available from Nov., see below/right.	Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc.   We can only sell bare-rooted plants when they are dormant. This is later this year than normal due to the mild weather.