Prunus ‘Mikuruma-gaeshi’

Bearing the poetic Japanese name meaning “Royal Carriage”, this petite Japanese cherry erupts in spring with abundant, delicate pale pink single blossoms that densely cloak its graceful upright branching form. This exquisite ornamental tree emerges clothed in bronze-tinged young foliage that matures to deep green in summer before turning lovely shades of copper, red and yellow in autumn. Despite its ultimate small size, ‘Mikuruma-gaeshi’ delivers an impressive display in spring on its distinctly ascending stems that give it an open yet upright habit perfect for small gardens.