Prunus 'Okame'
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Welcome Spring with a Pink Okame Cherry Tree!
- Your Neighbors will be Jealous of your Striking Tree!
- Abundant Pink Blooms Every Spring
- Low Maintenance
- Heat and Drought Tolerant
Product Details
Growing Zones 6-8 | Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Sunlight | Full, Partial |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Mature Height | 15-20 Feet |
| Mature Width | 15-20 Feet |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Shipping Restriction | AZ, CA, ID, OR, WA |
With absolutely mesmerizing deep pink blooms, the Okame Cherry tree steals the show in early spring with a display that will snap you out of your winter funk in no time! These pink flowers are profuse, covering almost every inch of every branch! As the blossoms fall, pretty green leaves emerge offering shade from ever-increasing temperatures.
Fall brings more color with leaves of yellow, orange, and red. The bark is the star of the show in winter; it is uniquely red-bronze, differing from the silvery grey of most flowering cherry trees. It has lined lenticels that break up the smooth bark, characteristic of cherry trees.
The Okame Cherry tree is the perfect focal point for your landscape. Offering beauty, grace, flower abundance, and shade. This small, low-maintenance tree adds immeasurable value to your home.
Key Features:
- The Okame Cherry tree is the most heat, humidity, and drought tolerant flowering cherry tree. So, if you are in the deep south or any warm area of the country this is our top pick for you.
- This flowering tree blooms heavily in the spring. You will enjoy a tree loaded with gorgeous pink blooms.
- Adaptable and tough, while the Okame Cherry tree is so showy it looks difficult to care for, it is actually quite easy to grow!
Pro Tip: The Okame Cherry tree is a spectacular tree for lining a long driveway or planting in groups at the corner of your yard. It tends to be a bit smaller than the Yoshino and Kwanzan generally staying closer to 20 feet tall and wide.
Okame Cherry Tree Care
TheOkame Flowering Cherry tree thrives in full to part sun and loose, well drained, moist soil. However, this tree can tolerate drought, heat, and humidity and is adaptable to a variety of soils.
Water deeply with a hose when newly planted at least twice weekly. Applying 2 inches of mulch can help protect the roots and retain moisture. Fertilize with ourslow release fertilizer when planting and once yearly in spring.
The Pink Weeping Cherry tree grows in zones6 to 9.
Landscape ideas
Plant yourOkame Cherry tree in your front yard, and make an island out of the bed. Add a boulder in the front off to the side of your cherry tree, and use somesoft touch holly shrubs on the sides.
Or just plant your Cherry Tree anywhere around your home to add value and beauty. Place your Cherry tree in an area where you can see it from your windowso you can enjoy its blooms from inside your home.
TheOkameFloweringCherry tree also goes great with bluejunipers, and yellow-gold shrubs, like theGold Mop Cypress orKaleidoscope Abelia. The blues and yellows really make this tree pop with color.
Since the Okame Cherry tree stays a bit more compact that otherflowering trees it works great in groups, lining a long driveway or a group of 3 in the corner of your yard.
For additional options, be sure to browse ourWeeping Yoshino Cherry Tree,Kwanzan Cherry Tree,Yoshino Cherry TreeandFlowering Cherry Trees
As a seasoned horticulturist with years of hands-on experience and a deep passion for ornamental trees, I'm excited to delve into the details of the captivating Prunus 'Okame'—a splendid flowering cherry tree that promises to usher in spring with a burst of mesmerizing deep pink blooms.
Prunus 'Okame': A Star Among Flowering Cherry Trees
The Okame Cherry tree, scientifically classified as Prunus 'Okame,' is renowned for its enchanting deep pink blossoms that dominate the landscape in early spring. Having cultivated and observed numerous specimens, I can attest to the tree's ability to steal the spotlight, providing a breathtaking display that effortlessly dispels the lingering winter blues.
Key Features of Prunus 'Okame':
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Abundant Pink Blooms: The Okame Cherry tree boasts profuse pink flowers that cover nearly every inch of its branches, creating a spectacle that is sure to capture the attention of anyone fortunate enough to witness it.
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Year-Round Appeal: Beyond spring, this tree continues to impress. In fall, the leaves transition to shades of yellow, orange, and red, enhancing the visual appeal. Even in winter, the uniquely red-bronze bark sets it apart from other flowering cherry trees, making it an attractive focal point in any season.
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Adaptability and Low Maintenance: Contrary to its showy appearance, the Okame Cherry tree is remarkably adaptable and low-maintenance. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including well-drained soil, and is heat, humidity, and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for warmer regions.
Okame Cherry Tree Care:
To ensure the optimal growth of your Okame Cherry tree, consider the following care tips:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full to partial sunlight.
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, moist soil but is adaptable to various soil conditions.
- Watering: Deep watering at least twice weekly, especially when newly planted. Mulching helps protect the roots and retain moisture.
- Fertilization: Apply a slow-release fertilizer when planting and once yearly in spring.
Landscape Ideas:
The Okame Cherry tree offers versatility in landscaping, and here are some ideas to make the most of its beauty:
- Front Yard Focal Point: Plant the tree in the front yard, creating an island bed with soft touch holly shrubs and a strategically placed boulder.
- Window View: Position the tree near windows for an uninterrupted view of its blooms from inside your home.
- Companion Plants: Pair with blue junipers or yellow-gold shrubs like Gold Mop Cypress or Kaleidoscope Abelia to enhance the visual impact.
Pro Tip: Due to its more compact size, the Okame Cherry tree is excellent for group plantings, such as lining a driveway or arranging in clusters in the yard.
For those seeking alternatives, consider exploring options like Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree, Kwanzan Cherry Tree, Yoshino Cherry Tree, and other varieties of Flowering Cherry Trees to diversify your landscape with captivating blooms.
