Those of us living on the island year-round have the opportunity to enjoy spring-flowering trees. One of the nicest of these, is the Okame Cherry. Prunus ‘Okame’ is the first cherry tree to bloom in the spring on Nantucket.
Its carmine flowers cover the branches in late March or early April, appearing before leaves unfurl. The habit is described as broad-columnar with a height between 20-30 feet. Okame cherries are available in both a standard tree form and a multi-stem form. These trees are very adaptable, but prefer full sun and good soil. They grow very quickly and will reach their mature height by 15 years of age.
We have 3 large multi-stem specimens in stock right now that would make an amazing show in a larger landscape. We also have a beautiful group of standard trees available. If you like cherry trees and are considering planting one, now is a great time to stop by the nursery to see what ‘Okame’ looks like in person!