Prunus 'Oku-miyako'

A rare, elegant cherry tree with soft pink double blossoms and exceptional spring display

Prunus ‘Oku‑miyako’ is a beautiful and lesser‑known Japanese flowering cherry, admired for its abundant soft pink, double flowers that appear in mid‑spring. The blossoms open from pale pink buds and mature to almost white, creating a delicate, cloud‑like effect that transforms the garden during flowering season.

This ornamental cherry forms a graceful, rounded crown with fresh green foliage that turns warm shades of yellow and orange in autumn, offering multi‑season interest. Compact and refined, ‘Oku‑miyako’ is ideal for small to medium gardens, courtyards, and decorative feature planting where its elegant blossom display can be fully appreciated.

🌿 Key Features

• Soft pink double flowers — abundant mid‑spring blooms with a delicate, layered appearance

• Compact, rounded habit — perfect for smaller gardens and feature planting

• Seasonal colour — fresh green summer foliage turning warm yellow‑orange in autumn

• Highly ornamental — ideal for Japanese‑style gardens and spring displays

• Hardy & reliable — performs well in Irish conditions

🌱 Growing Information

• Height & Spread: 4–6m tall; rounded crown

• Position: Full sun for best flowering

• Soil: Moist, well‑drained soil; avoid waterlogging

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout Ireland