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Okame Cherry Tree for Sale Online
The Okame Cherry Tree is an infamous tree well known for its bright pink blooms that emerge in early spring. As a harbinger of the season, this stunning Cherry Blossom tree is one of the first trees to bloom in early to mid March.
You make recognize this stunning ornamental tree from its annual appearance in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. Tourists from all over the world arrive by the thousands to witness the awe-inspiring show of the Okame Cherries in bloom. Now you can enjoy the same beautiful pink burst of color and fragrance in your own garden!
Beyond the unique rosy pink flowers that bring early spring color to a yard, the Okame tree is loved for its compact size and easy-to-grow nature. Ideal care for these flowering trees includes full sun and a well draining soil medium. The Okame Cherry Blossoms are particularly hardy though, and can withstand high temperatures, humidity and drought without issue.
Reaching a mature height of 15 to 20 feet, the Okame Cherries are the perfect specimen tree that make a statement without overtaking a space. As an added bonus, these Okame cultivar are impressive in the way that young trees still produce beautiful pink blooms! Additionally, beyond their spring color show, Okame Cherry Trees put on a stunning display of color in the fall as well.
The classic and popular flowering cherry trees are most often used as yard focal points or along driveways and paths. The trees also work beautifully in mass plantings!

Hardiness Zone: | 5-9 |
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Mature Height: | 20 to 30 Feet |
Mature Width: | 20 to 25 Feet |
Classification: | Broad leaved deciduous tree, spring flowering |
Sunlight: | Full sun |
Habit: | Upright, umbrella shaped canopy |
Foliage: | Dark green, brilliant bronze-orange fall color |
Flower Color: | Carmine-pink, very floriferous |
Pruning Season: | No pruning needed |
Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
Uses: | Tolerates moist soil and full sun. Full sun brings out the best fall color. Will adapt to drier sites |