Mini Flowering Cherry Tree Gift

A small cherry tree with a beautiful spring story

There is something quietly hopeful about the first cherry blossom of spring. Our Mini Cherry Blossom Tree Gift captures that feeling beautifully.

Prunus ‘Kojo-no-Mai’ is a much-loved Japanese flowering cherry, known for its distinctive zig-zag branches and delicate pale pink blossom. In early spring, its sculptural stems are lined with semi-double flowers, each one a gentle sign that brighter days are returning.

Small in size yet full of character, this is a tree that feels personal. Perfect for patios, terraces and compact gardens, it makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, weddings, new homes or simply to mark a fresh chapter.

Why this cherry tree makes a meaningful gift

‘Kojo-no-Mai’ translates as “Flight of the Butterflies” — a fitting name for blossom that seems to rest lightly along its elegant branches. Fresh young leaves emerge with a soft bronze tint, turning green through summer before glowing red and orange in autumn.

It brings beauty in every season, not just spring. A living gift that returns year after year.

Who it’s perfect for

• Someone with a small garden or courtyard
• A patio gardener who prefers pots and containers
• A spring birthday celebration
• A wedding or anniversary gift with lasting meaning
• Anyone who loves delicate ornamental trees

Size and growing details

• Variety: Prunus ‘Kojo-no-Mai’
• Pot size: 3L (19cm pot)
• Supplied height: Approximately 50–60cm from the ground
• Mature height: Around 6–8ft if planted in the ground
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Foliage: Deciduous (bare from Nov–Mar)

Easy to plant, easy to enjoy

This compact flowering cherry thrives in a sunny, sheltered spot. It can be planted directly into a garden border or grown happily in a large container on a patio. Its naturally dwarf habit makes it easy to manage and ideal for smaller spaces.

Like all deciduous cherries, it will rest bare over winter before bursting back into life each spring.

Delivered with care

Your cherry tree gift arrives beautifully wrapped and ready to give. Add a personalised greetings card and choose a convenient delivery date at checkout.

Every tree includes our MyTree™ aftercare guidance, offering calm, practical support so your gift can flourish long after it is received.

A small tree, perhaps, but one that carries lasting meaning.