Japanese Flowering Cherry

Prunus x yedoensis

The tree that made the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival famous. This large flowering tree is known for its fragrant and vibrant display of white-pink blossoms in the springtime. In summer this tree will be a highlight of your yard with its oriental branching pattern, glossy bark, and dark-green leaves. The Japanese Flowering Cheery likes full sun, well-drained soil and grows to 40' to 50'. (zones 5-8) Shipping Height: 2'-4'

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Zones 5-8

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-8
This Tree can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color. SEE LARGE MAP

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Type of tree:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees

40' - 50' High

Mature Height:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry grows to be 40' - 50' feet in height.

25' - 40' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry has a spread of about 25' - 40' at full maturity.

Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate.

full sun

Sun:
This cherry does well in full sun, partial shade.

Various Soils

Soil:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, clay soils.

Rounded Shape

Shape:
This cherry has rounded shape.

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Attributes:
This tree, along with other cousins of the same species, is the very symbol of spring beauty. One of the most widely planted ornamental cherry trees, it is ideal for planting close to sidewalks or as a patio shade tree.

Wildlife Value:
The Japanese Flowering Cherry is an important source of food for many small birds and mammals including robins, cardinals, and waxwings.

History/Lore/Use:
A native of Japan, the Yoshino Cherry tree was introduced to America in 1902. In Japan there is a believable legend that each spring a fairy maiden hovers low in the warm sky, wakening the sleeping Cherry trees to life with her delicate breath. This tree, along with its cousin the "Kwanzan" Cherry tree, is responsible for the spectacular pink color show each spring in Washington, D.C.

Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is some what drought tolerant.

Leaves:
The leaves alternate pattern, simple shape, often reddish as they emerge. Turning dark green by summer. Size ranges from 2-1/2 inches to 5 inches long and up to 2-1/2 inches wide.

Flower Color:
Blossoms usually emerge before the leaves, providing a stunning show of pink, slightly fragrant flowers approximately 3/4 inch in diameter.

Bloom Time:
March - April.

Fruit Description:
The fruit is round in shape, 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter. It is attractive to birds and as a result leaves insignificant litter.