Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ – The Flagpole Cherry
Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ is a refined, upright ornamental cherry, perfectly suited to smaller gardens where space is at a premium. Its name, meaning “Heaven’s River” in Japanese, reflects the tree’s vertical elegance and the soft, cloud-like beauty of its blossoms.
In late spring, the tree is smothered in lightly fragrant, semi-double flowers, each a soft shell-pink that fades to near-white at the petal edges. These blooms appear along the vertical stems, giving a spectacular, columnar display. Through summer, fresh green leaves provide a neat and formal structure before turning to warm gold and bronze tones in autumn.
This slow-growing tree’s naturally narrow habit makes it ideal for planting in tight spaces, flanking doorways, or lining pathways and drives. It’s equally striking as a single specimen or planted in pairs. Hardy, easy to care for, and highly ornamental, ‘Amanogawa’ offers year-round elegance without overwhelming a small space.
Why Choose Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’?
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Space-Saving Elegance – Perfect for small or narrow gardens.
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Fragrant Spring Blossom – Shell-pink flowers with a delicate scent.
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All-Season Interest – Summer structure, autumn colour.
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Low Maintenance – Hardy and easy to grow.
Planting & Care Guide
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Position: Full sun for best flowering.
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Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates most types.
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Watering: Keep well-watered in the first year; drought tolerant once established.
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Maintenance: Minimal pruning; remove crossing or damaged branches after flowering.
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.