Keele University Arboretum

Prunus 'Ukon'

It was introduced to Britain at the turn of the 20th century. The flowers, which are semi-double and 40-45mm across, are a pale yellow colour – unusual for a cherry. They are produced in profusion and contrast strongly with the copper colour of the freshly emerged leaves. It flowers from mid-April to May. The autumn foliage grades from flame red to purple. In habit it is wide-spreading tree reaching 7m high by 10m across so is not really suited to smaller gardens.