Ukon cherry

Prunus 'Ukon'

TreeRosaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Ukon cherry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenSpecimen

Notes

'Ukon' cherry (Prunus 'Ukon') is a tree for specimen use and the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from early to late spring. Plant it where the spring flowers can be seen from a window or path.

Pairs well with Christmas fern, Grape hyacinth, and September Charm anemone.