Prunus incisa Kojo-No-Mai - Cherry

Prunus incisa 'Kojo-No-Mai' is a dwarf bush with a rounded habit. This Japanese flowering cherry blooms from March to May, depending on the region; its numerous light red buds open to reveal small pendulous pale pink flowers. The flowers are solitary or in pairs. They measure 1 to 2cm (0.8in) in diameter and have 5 petals.

After flowering, the prunus is adorned with deciduous leaves that are 0.5 to 3cm (1.2in) long and have beautiful shades. Initially yellow-green, they turn medium green in summer and become red scarlet in autumn. Native to southwestern Japan, it is a hardy bush. This Prunus, also known as Amygdalus, can reach a height of 2.5m (8ft) at maturity.

Its twisted branches give the cherry tree a suitable habit for bonsai cultivation. With slow growth, this bush is suitable for small gardens as well as for container or pot cultivation on a terrace. You can plant it in a flowerbed or as a solitary bush, in a hedge, or even in a row.