Zuzu Flowering Cherry

The Zuzu Flowering Cherry blooms in early spring in profusion, with exciting double blooms like pink pom-poms. This variety of the Fuji cherry is unique for its slender, column-like form, which is ideal for smaller spaces, small gardens and Asian-style courtyards. It can be grown for years in a large pot, or turned into bonsai, as it often is in Japan. The deep-green leaves are attractive and clean all summer, and can turn brilliant red in fall, depending on the climate. It grows no more than 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide.

• Stunning pink pom-pom flowers in spring
• Narrow upright form is ideal for smaller gardens
• Attractive summer green leaves can turn red in fall
• The ideal cherry tree for pots or bonsai
• Usually free of problems and low-maintenance

Plant the Zuzu Flowering Cherry in full sun, or with a little afternoon shade. Grow it in any well-drained soil, including alkaline soils – it will thrive anywhere. For pot growing use a 15-inch pot, with drainage holes and a compost blended for outdoor trees. It rarely suffers from pests or diseases and no special care is needed. If needed, prune in mid-summer.