Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' – A Graceful Columnar Cherry with Stunning Spring Blooms
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa', commonly known as the Columnar Cherry 'Amanogawa', is a truly elegant ornamental tree renowned for its upright, columnar form and breathtaking spring blossoms. This variety of Japanese flowering cherry is perfect for small gardens, urban landscapes, and any space where a vertical accent is desired. Its stunning pink flowers and smooth, green foliage provide striking seasonal interest and beauty year-round.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: In early spring, 'Amanogawa' bursts into a spectacular display of soft pink, semi-double flowers. These beautiful blossoms cover the tree from top to bottom, creating a delicate, cloud-like effect that attracts pollinators such as bees. The flowers appear before the leaves, making the spring display even more dramatic.
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Summer: During the summer months, the tree’s narrow, lance-shaped green leaves provide a lush canopy, offering texture and a vibrant backdrop to the landscape. The leaves maintain their rich green colour throughout the season, contributing to the tree’s overall elegance.
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Autumn: As autumn arrives, the foliage of 'Amanogawa' transitions to lovely shades of golden yellow, providing a subtle but charming autumn display. The tree's elegant structure and colourful leaves add warmth to the garden during this season.
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Winter: In winter, the tree’s slender, upright form and smooth grey bark create an attractive silhouette. Although dormant, its graceful structure continues to provide visual interest and elegance in the winter landscape.
Structure & Form
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' is a small to medium-sized tree with a distinctive columnar shape. It typically reaches a height of 4–8m. The tree has an upright growth habit, making it ideal for tight spaces, urban planting, and as a vertical focal point in the landscape. Its slender, graceful form and seasonal beauty make it an excellent choice for small gardens, avenues, and courtyard planting.
Ideal for Various Landscapes
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Small Gardens & Urban Spaces: Due to its compact, upright growth habit, 'Amanogawa' is ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards, and urban environments where space is at a premium but a beautiful, columnar tree is desired.
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Specimen Tree: Its striking spring blooms and graceful form make 'Amanogawa' an excellent specimen tree, providing a focal point in any landscape.
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Pollinator Gardens: The early spring flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
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Formal Gardens & Avenues: The tree’s upright form lends itself well to formal garden designs, avenues, and narrow planting beds, where it can create an elegant, linear effect.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the best flowering, plant in a sunny location, though it can tolerate some light shade.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. It thrives in loamy or sandy soils but can adapt to clay soils as long as drainage is adequate.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, Prunus 'Amanogawa' is suitable for temperate climates and can withstand cold temperatures, making it ideal for a wide range of regions.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and maintain the tree’s shape. Although it is fairly pest-resistant, occasional care may be required to ensure its health, particularly in urban environments.
Why Choose Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa'?
Prunus 'Amanogawa' is a beautiful, compact ornamental cherry tree that brings vibrant pink flowers, elegant foliage, and year-round appeal to the garden. Its columnar shape and small size make it an excellent choice for smaller spaces, while its stunning seasonal colour and graceful form provide impact and interest. With minimal care requirements and maximum visual beauty, this tree is ideal for those looking to add a touch of elegance to their landscape.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Other Ornamental Trees – Pair with Malus (Crabapple) or Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) for contrasting bloom times and colour.
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Flowering Shrubs – Combine with Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) or Forsythia for a mix of spring blooms and foliage.
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Perennials & Grasses – Underplant with Lavender, Hostas, or Heuchera for contrasting textures and a complementary colour scheme.
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Spring Bulbs – Complement with Crocus, Daffodils (Narcissus), or Tulips for a vibrant early-season display as the tree begins to flower.
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' is a striking and graceful tree that adds beauty, elegance, and seasonal interest to any garden or landscape. Its compact, upright form, combined with its stunning spring flowers and golden autumn foliage, makes it an ideal choice for urban spaces, small gardens, and formal planting schemes. Whether as a specimen tree or part of a larger planting, 'Amanogawa' is sure to captivate with its beauty and charm.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
