Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at

Keele University

Prunus 'Gotenba'

 Prunus 'Gotenba'

Prunus Gotenba

Considered in the Manual of Japanese Flowering Cherries to be a natural hybrid between P. incisa and an unidentified species.  Discovered by Mr Kenji Watanabe planted in and around Gotenba City and others just south and east of Mount Fuji Volcano, Honshu. It comes into flower about a week later than P. incisa.

[Manual of Japanese Flowering Cherries No. 12].

Location

  • One between the running track and Church Plantation; square H6; tag 4216. Planted 2012.