Prunus campanulata Okame

Okame Cherry

Okame flowering cherry opens abundant clear pink blossoms early in the season. Colored buds and persistent flower bases extend the display, while its fine-textured leaves and upright oval crown carry the tree into summer.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes orange, red and yellow. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 25 ft
• Width: About 20 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Flowering specimen
• Open lawn accent
• Seasonal mixed planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25 ft

Width

20 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green, Red

Fall color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No