Prunus incisa Kojo No Mai

Prunus incisa Kojo No Mai

Growing Conditions

• Light:
  Full sun for best flowering and compact growth. Tolerates light shade, though flower quantity may decrease.

• Soil:
  Moist but well-drained soil. Adapts to most soil types including loam, clay, and sandy soils. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH.

• Exposure:
  Sheltered or exposed positions. Hardy and wind-tolerant, but late frosts may affect early blossom.

• Drought Tolerance:
  Moderate. Once established, can handle occasional dry periods but prefers consistent moisture in spring and summer.

Cultivation & Care

• Planting Time:
  Plant in early spring or autumn when the ground is moist and workable.

• Spacing:
  Allow at least 1.5–2 metres (5–6.5 feet) space for mature spread, though very slow-growing and compact.

• Watering & Fertilization:
  Water regularly while establishing. Afterward, only water during prolonged dry spells. Feed annually in early spring with a general-purpose fertilizer.

• Mulching & Pruning:
  Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning required; remove any dead, crossing, or congested branches after flowering. Shape lightly if needed.

• Propagation:
  Propagate from softwood cuttings in early summer or by grafting.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring:
  Masses of pale pink, star-shaped flowers bloom on bare, zigzagging branches in early spring (March–April), often before leaves appear.

• Summer:
  Small, mid-green leaves provide a neat, bushy form. Occasionally followed by small, inedible fruits.

• Autumn:
  Foliage turns vibrant shades of orange, red, and gold, adding excellent autumn colour.

• Winter:
  Deciduous. Zigzag branch structure adds unique winter interest, particularly as a focal point or in small gardens.

Wildlife & Garden Use

• Wildlife:
  Flowers attract early pollinators such as bees. Foliage may provide shelter for small garden insects and birds.

• Garden Use:
  Excellent for small gardens, courtyards, containers, front gardens, or as a specimen tree. Ideal for Japanese-style or urban gardens due to its compact size.

• Companion Plants:
  Pairs beautifully with spring bulbs (like crocus, muscari, and tulips), ornamental grasses, and other early-blooming shrubs such as Forsythia, Chaenomeles, or Daphne.

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