How big does Amanogawa cherry grow?

About 4.5 m × 1.5 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 4–7 m × 1–2 m.

What soil does Amanogawa cherry grow in?

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

Is Amanogawa cherry hardy?

Hardy down to -23 °C (USDA zone 6, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Amanogawa cherry be planted?

Plant it at least 2 m from buildings. Keep it at least 2.5 m from paving.

When does Amanogawa cherry flower?

Flowering: April–May, pink, white.

How much water does Amanogawa cherry need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Amanogawa cherry cost?

It sells for roughly HUF 9,000 to HUF 130,000 in local shops, depending on size.

Amanogawa cherry

Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa'

Amanogawa cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa') is a small tree that reaches 4.5 m × 1.5 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Toxic to dogs and cats. Sold in local shops from about HUF 9,000.

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

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

A narrow, columnar flowering cherry with stiffly upright branches: it reaches 4 to 6 metres but stays barely 1 to 1.5 metres wide for many years, so it fits a small garden, the side of an entrance or a border that needs a vertical accent. In late April and early May it is covered in pale pink, semi-double, lightly scented flowers, and the leaves turn orange and red in autumn. Give it sun and well-drained soil; on older trees the branches can splay a little under blossom and snow, and the crown can then be loosely tied together.

Watch out for

In Central Europe the main trouble is blossom wilt and shoot dieback (Monilia): in wet springs the flowers brown and the shoot tips die, so cut back to healthy wood. Bacterial canker with gumming, shot hole, silver leaf and aphids also occur. Infections enter through wounds, so prune only in dry summer weather and only when you must. It does not tolerate waterlogging, and late spring frost can take the blossom. It is not a long-lived tree, and the column loosens with age as the upper branches lean outwards. It is grafted: remove any shoots from the rootstock at their origin.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 4.5 m × 1.5 m
Hardiness: down to -23 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D April–May, pink, white

Group	Small tree
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	4.5 m × 1.5 m
Ultimate size	4–7 m × 1–2 m
Hardiness	down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	April–May, pink, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Medium
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 2 m
Distance from paving	at least 2.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	200 cm
For dogs	Toxic
For cats	Toxic
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about HUF 9,000

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

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
100+ cm	approx. HUF 9,000
200 cm	approx. HUF 30,000
260 cm	approx. HUF 43,000
10/12 cm trunk girth	approx. HUF 67,000
12/14 cm trunk girth	approx. HUF 130,000

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Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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