Japanese Flowering Cherry, Oriental Cherry, Hill Cherry
Incredibly pretty when in full bloom, the Japanese flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata, is primarily grown for its profuse and showy spring blossoms.
While the Prunus serrulata species is rarely sold in commerce, its many beautiful cultivars are extremely popular with gardeners, in particular the Kanzan cherry, which is responsible, along with the Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) for the outstanding pink floral display each spring in Washington, D.C.
Prunus serrulata, commonly known as the Japanese Cherry or Sakura, is a species of cherry native to Japan, Korea, and China, and it’s renowned for its stunning spring display of delicate, usually blush-pink flowers.
Japanese Flowering Cherry, or Prunus serrulata, is a stellar choice for any garden due to several reasons:
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
Spread |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
Spread |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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