Prunus Tai Haku
Common names:
- Sato Cherry
- Great White Cherry
Location in the Gardens:
- The Old Orchard
- between the Hellebore Bank and the Middle Garden - The Tree and Shrub Garden
- The Lower Garden - The Herbaceous Garden
Season of interest:
- Spring / autumn
Description of plant:
Medium-sized deciduous tree with a broad spreading crown. Young leaves deep bronze-red, later green, to 15cm in length. Pure white, single flowers up to 6cm in width in spring and good autumn leaf colour.
Ideal growing conditions and habitat:
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun.
Country of origin:
- China