Prunus 'Umineko' Osmanthus armatus In mid-April pink flowers cover

In mid-April pink flowers cover the tree

yellow and orange flowers in June/July

'Hoopsii' is a dense pyramidal cultivar that is most noted for the excellent silvery-blue color of its needles

wide-spreading habit and luminous

Prunus 'Umineko' Osmanthus armatus In mid-April pink flowers coverThe name 'Umeniko', which is Japanese for seagull, is reflected in the pure white blossoms that cover the tree in mid to late April. The leaves emerge during the flowering giving light green hints in the sea of white. In autumn the tree puts on a fiery display with colours of orange, red and purple. Best in full sun and moist fertile loam. Hardy.