Okame Cherry Tree

One of the Most Desired Flowering Cherry TreesThis flowering tree is the star of the 'Cherry Blossom Festival' in Washington D.C. Tourists from all over the world arrive by the tho usands to witness the awe-inspiring show of the Okame Cherries in bloom. Now you can enjoy the same beautiful pink profusion and fragrance in your yard! One of spring's earliest flowering trees, you'll be the envy of everyone on your block when the cloud of gorgeous pink blossoms erupts in your yard. Very showy because the fluffy carmine-pink flowers are made up of petals up to one inch wide... which bloom in clusters of two to five. Thrives in a wide variety of climates and provides a beautiful fall foliage display when the leaves turn yellow, orange and red. Plant a single specimen or a row to frame your driveway and heighten the beauty of your view each spring. When you buy this breath-taking ornamental tree from Fast Growing Trees Nursery, you can be confident that you will receive a tree of great quality and health. Order your Okame Cherry today and enjoy that gorgeous pink spring floral show next spring.Planting & Care1. Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight (at least 4 hours of sunlight daily).Dig your hole just as deep and twice as wide as the root ball. Leave a small mound of dirt in the center of the hole to set the root ball on and carefully spread the roots in the hole. Place your tree, backfill the soil, and water to settle the roots. Ensure that your tree's crown isn't covered by soil...only its root ball should be covered.Finally, mulch the surrounding soil to conserve moisture.2. Watering: Water your Okame when the top 2 inches of soil dries (a slow trickle with a garden hose for about 10 to 15 minutes is recommended).3. Fertilizing: After the first two years of growth, fertilize the tree with nitrogen. Apply 1/10 pound of actual nitrogen per year for each year of the tree’s age, with a maximum of 1 pound per year. Apply once in the spring, or spread the nitrogen amount into 2 to 4 equal applications over the spring and summer seasons.4. Pruning: Remove the current year’s old, faded flowers and fruit clusters to promote flower buds for the following season. Prune away any dead or damaged branches in winter. Show more