Flowering Cherries, Sakura, Cherry Blossoms
Among the most graceful spring-flowering trees, weeping cherries with their frothy curtains of pink or white blossoms have been cultivated in Japan for many centuries. Their slender and flexible branches make them weep gracefully, sometimes almost kissing the ground. In spring, they are clothed in white or pink, single or double flowers, often before the leaves emerge. Swaying in the wind, they carpet the ground with cherry blossoms at the end of their flowering season, just as the shiny, dark green serrated leaves emerge to create a fresh summer canopy. While some flowering cherry varieties produce purple-black pea-size fruits, they are inedible and appeal only to a wide variety of birds, including robins, cardinals, and waxwings.
Ornamental cherry trees are typically planted for the majestic yet delicate beauty of their flowers. However, many varieties are noted for their multi-season interest. Some display wonderful fall colors, with their foliage turning brilliant shades of gold, red, or orange. Others feature a graceful shape that commands attention with cascading branches, creating an umbrella everyone wants to stand under. Not to forget the fascinating bark of some cherry varieties, exfoliating, peeling, or shining like silk and adding a welcome splash of color to the winter garden.
Weeping cherry trees make a terrific focal point in the landscape, with their black limbs holding up an umbrella-shaped crown of flowers. Easy to grow, they rarely need pruning. Give them some sun and well-drained soil, and you will be rewarded with infinite beauty in your garden.
| Plant Type | Trees |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
Flowering cherry trees do well in most gardens and their care requirements are minimal. There are a few things to bear in mind though before purchasing flowering cherry tree:
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| Plant Type | Trees |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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