{"product_id":"prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-sur-tige","title":"Prunus incisa 'Koujou-no-mai' on stem (dwarf flowering cherry) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"prunus-kojou\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Pinkish-white blooms in March • 🌿 Highly graphic zigzag branches • 🍁 Orange and red autumn foliage • 🌳 Trained on a standard • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus incisa 'Koujou-no-mai'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf flowering cherry whose branches grow in a zigzag pattern, creating an angular framework visible all year round. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003emountains of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the only one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that remains decorative once bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts special feature is that it offers four seasons of interest: pinkish-white flowers in March on bare wood, soft green foliage in summer, orange and red tones in autumn, then the zigzag silhouette of its bare branches throughout winter. Its Japanese name means \u003cem\u003edance of the old pagoda\u003c\/em\u003e, referring to this twisted framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus incisa flowers abundantly in both sun and partial shade. However, its very early bloom remains vulnerable to March frosts, which can turn the petals brown overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sun are enough for abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — avoid east-facing positions, where the morning sun can scorch frost-damaged flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and moist — planting compost mixed with sand, without excess lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe zigzag framework only becomes noticeable once the leaves have fallen: this tree is at its most graphic in winter, set against a light wall or open sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowering cherry needs a moist but never waterlogged substrate, as its roots are sensitive to suffocation. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-drained substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from April to September — twice a week in summer, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid whenever possible — the zigzag framework is natural, and pruning destroys it. Remove only dead wood in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they compromise the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertiliser for flowering shrubs, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePrunus heal poorly and are susceptible to disease through pruning wounds: the less you cut them, the better they thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tree to appreciate up close: the fine branches and delicate flowers call for a prominent position on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003epatio\u003c\/a\u003e rather than at the back of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Japanese-inspired spring display,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — two white March blooms on bare wood, one star-shaped and the other in small cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring interest to winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage provides a backdrop for the bare framework of the Prunus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering season,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003edwarf lilac 'Palibin'\u003c\/a\u003e — the Prunus flowers in March, and the lilac takes over in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fibre\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate moist and complements the tree's natural style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLit from the side in winter, the tree projects the angular pattern of its framework onto the wall: it is one of the few patio shrubs that is just as interesting without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not prune it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the zigzag framework that gives this cultivar its appeal is natural. Every cut straightens it and makes the silhouette less distinctive. Only dead wood should be removed, in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not place it facing east:\u003c\/strong\u003e a March night frost followed by morning sun can turn the flowers brown within a few hours. A west- or south-facing position gives the petals time to thaw gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the substrate moist in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted Prunus quickly suffer from drought and lose their leaves prematurely, eliminating the autumn colours. Mulching helps limit evaporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus incisa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Koujou-no-mai'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Fuji flowering cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountains of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, zigzag branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 metres in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the growing season, substrate kept moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, pruning not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, small toothed soft green leaves, orange and red in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, small pinkish-white cup-shaped flowers, before the foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, with stones and leaves containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japandi \/ Graphic \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the trunk height, branch angles and density of the framework naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104142089,"sku":"51327","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-sur-tige-cerisier-a-fleurs-nain-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3994742.jpg?v=1788726978","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-on-a-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}