‘Okame’ Cherry is a hybrid between Taiwan Cherry (Prunus campanulata) and Fuji Cherry (P. incisa) (USDA hardiness zones 6-8). Okame is the first ornamental cherry to bloom in the Southern Appalachian Region (USDA hardiness zones 6 and 7). In the midst of a mild winter, Okame often starts blooming a few days after Valentine’s Day […]
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Early Spring Flowering Okame Cherry
Posted by Hugh on March 3rd, 2014
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Bee Favorite, compact tree, Disease resistant, Heat Tolerance, Okame cherry (Prunus), Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Street tree, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Winter bark, Winter flowering, winter hardiness 
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