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THE Okame
Cherry
About the Okame
Cherry :
The Okame Cherry tree, Prunus Okame, is
one of the earliest of the flowering
cherries. Its carmine-pink petals, with
rose-red calyx and reddish flower stalks,
open fully before leaf break. It has a very
consistent year-to-year blooming habit. The
rosy red buds are attractive before flower
break and the overall floral effect lasts 2
to 3 weeks. At maturity, ‘Okame’ Cherry
trees will attain 20-30' in height with a
similar spread. The young trees display a
broad-columnar habit; older trees develop a
more rounded habit. Fruits are small, and
not ornamentally important. This deciduous
tree has an attractive dark red-orange fall
color. Shiny reddish brown bark is also very
attractive.
Rate of growth is medium-fast, especially
when young, so expect 1-2' or more per year.
Prunus. ‘Okame’ does best in moist,
well-drained soil, but will adapt to a
variety of soils as long as they are not
wet. It is pH adaptable. Locate it in full
sun or light shade. It makes a fine specimen
tree and should be sited where it can be
easily seen in late winter/early spring.
Flowering is its main feature, yet the
‘Okame’ can be considered an all seasons
plant with its attractive bark and fall
color. Excellent heat and cold tolerance. |
