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Prunus ‘Asano’ (Japanese Flowering Cherry)

Japanese Flowering Cherry 'Asano', Prunus 'Geraldinae'

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Worthy of a place in a small garden, Prunus ‘Asano’ is a beautiful chrysanthemum-flowered variety of cherry trees. Its abundant deep pink blossoms are small but packed with up to 100 narrow petals (!), giving them the look of a powder puff. Held in clusters, they create a terrific floral display in mid to late spring. Bronze as they emerge, the serrate, lanceolate leaves mature to dark green in summer, forming a dense canopy casting shade below. A graceful ornamental tree with an upright, columnar habit and ascending branches.

Introduced in 1929 from Japan, ‘Asano’ is named after the hero of the historical tragedy of the 47 Ronins, the Japanese warrior Naganori Asano (1665-1701), famous for committing hari kari by ripping his abdomen after a confrontation at court. He was followed by his 47 retainers who killed themselves in a similar fashion after exacting revenge.

  • Typically reaches 20 ft. in height and spread (6 m).
  • Performs best in full sun or light shade in moist, fertile, well-drained, sandy, or clay loams. Tolerates heat and humidity, and dry soils once established.
  • Perfect choice as a single specimen plant, lawns.
  • Susceptible to many insect and disease pests.
  • Prune in midsummer if silver leaf is an issue
  • Propagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful

Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 8
Heat Zones 6 - 8
Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree
Common names Cherry
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Height 15' - 20'
(4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread 15' - 20'
(4.6m - 6.1m)
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 Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 8
Heat Zones 6 - 8
Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree
Common names Cherry
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Height 15' - 20'
(4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread 15' - 20'
(4.6m - 6.1m)
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 Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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