What soil does Fuji cherry grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous.

Is Fuji cherry hardy?

Hardy down to -23 °C (USDA zone 6, RHS H7). In the colder parts of the country (Podlaskie Voivodeship) it may not survive winter without protection.

How far from the house should Fuji cherry be planted?

Plant it at least 2 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

When does Fuji cherry flower?

Flowering: March–April, white, pink.

How much water does Fuji cherry need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

Fuji cherry

Prunus incisa

Fuji cherry (Prunus incisa) is a shrub. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: medium.

Illustration of Fuji cherry — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

In nurseries you will find almost only the dwarf 'Kojo-no-mai': a slow, compact shrub with zigzag twigs that is covered in white, pink-centred blossom in early spring before the leaves, and turns orange-red in autumn. It suits small gardens and large pots, and is also sold grafted on a stem as a miniature tree. Give it sun and well-drained soil that does not dry out, and water it in summer drought.

Watch out for

Like all ornamental cherries it can get blossom wilt and twig dieback (Monilinia), mostly in cool, wet springs: cut dead shoots back to healthy wood. Aphids, caterpillars and occasionally silver leaf can occur. Late spring frost may brown the early flowers. In a pot it needs regular watering in summer.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 1.5 m × 1.5 m
Hardiness: down to -23 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D March–April, white, pink

All details

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	1.5 m × 1.5 m
Ultimate size	1.5–2.5 m × 1.5–2.5 m
Hardiness	down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	March–April, white, pink
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 2 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	150 cm
For dogs	Toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Toxic (uncertain)
For children	no data
Typical price	no data

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

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Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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