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Enchanting cherry blossoms signal spring, and Zuzu Ornamental Cherry (Zuzu Prunus incisa 'Rinpo') gives you the thrill of lush pink flowers in spring without having to care for a fruit tree. Zuzu is a compact shrub, only 5 feet high and wide. So, it needs less space in a yard than an actual fruit tree requires. The plant is cold hardy to zone 5 and heat tolerant to zone 9.
Zuzu Ornamental Cherry is related to fruit-bearing and ornamental cherry trees, but is bred to grow as an upright shrub, so it can fit in nearly any garden bed or corner of your landscape. Plant several along a sidewalk or garden bed for a luscious pink border in spring. Even before its abundant bloom, Zuzu's small leaves begin emerging as coppery orange, turning to deep green by summer. That means this shrub also makes a stunning statement as a stand-alone plant in the middle of a garden bed.
Zuzu Ornamental Cherry Care
Choose a sunny or mostly sunny spot for Zuzu Ornamental Cherry. Plant the shrub after the danger of frost has passed. The easy-care plant needs little maintenance, except average watering, especially in its first year or in dry heat. Because it grows in a columnar shape, Zuzu needs little pruning. The flowers form on the previous year's growth, so prune this cherry after it is done blooming in late spring or early summer.
Zuzu Ornamental Cherry Spacing
When planting Zuzu Ornamental Cherry as a border or hedge plant, space each shrub about 3 to 5 feet apart from one center to another. Then, just enjoy the pink spring show.
Zuzu® Ornamental Cherry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Zuzu® Ornamental Cherry
- Also Known As
- Fuji Cherry, Flowering Cherry
- Botanical Name
- Zuzu® Prunus incisa 'Rinpo'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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