Prunus 'Horinji' is a rare Japanese cherry that originated at a temple in Kyoto. Its semi-double, soft pink flowers, set off by purplish-brown calyces, open in April. The long, narrow leaves turn yellow in autumn. Its stiffly ascending branches give a neat, upright shape.
It grows to around 5m x 4m after 10 years. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil; it tolerates most soils, including chalk and clay. Little pruning is needed, but any that is required should be done in summer, when the risk of silver leaf is lowest.
