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A popular American flowering cherry, Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’ (Yoshino Cherry) is a small deciduous tree boasting masses of large, soft pink, semi-double flowers along its bare branches in mid-spring. The slightly fragrant flowers gradually fade to white as they open fully, adding beauty to the incredibly showy canopy of blooms. The spring and summer foliage of glossy, dark green leaves turns golden yellow with orange highlights in the fall before shedding to the ground. As the leaves fall, they reveal the beautiful bark marked with prominent lenticels. ‘Akebono’ features an upright habit when young but spreads more with age, making it ideal for planting along walks and over patios. This is one of the best and most disease-resistant flowering cherries for the Pacific Northwest.
‘Akebono’ is a cultivar of Yoshino cherry, a hybrid dating back to the late 1800s and thought to be the result of hybridizing Prunus speciosa with the weeping form of Prunus subhirtella v. pendula. This fine ornamental tree grows moderately fast to become a respectable specimen.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
3 - 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 | Yoshino Cherry |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid), Fall |
Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m) |
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 | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
3 - 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 | Yoshino Cherry |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid), Fall |
Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m) |
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 | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’ (Yoshino Cherry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’ (Yoshino Cherry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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