Light green new foliage darkens as it matures before turning fiery shadesof orange and red in autumn. This tree has slightly curved branches thatare shrouded with cup-shaped, scented white flowers in mid-spring. Thistree has a uniquely beautiful shape as its spreading branches reach out toform an almost 'flat topped' crown. The 'Shirotae' is a good tree for asmall to medium sized garden and will become a real focal feature of yourgarden. Common Name: Flowering Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus 'Shirotae'(aka Prunus 'Mount Fuji') Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Fullsun Flowering period/colour: Mid-spring/Semi-double snowy whiteflowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Height/spread in 20 years: 3.5m x5m Special features: Fragrant flowers in mid-spring