Japanese Flowering Cherry 'Somei-Yoshino', Yoshino Cherry, Potomac Cherry, Tokyo Cherry
One of the most popular flowering cherry trees grown in Japan, Prunus x yedoensis ‘Somei Yoshino’ (Yoshino Cherry) is a small deciduous tree of great beauty. Blooming in early or mid-spring for 2 to 3 weeks, its bare branches are smothered with generous clusters of slightly almond-scented, single, pale pink flowers which fade to white as they age. They give way to small, shiny, black fruits quickly devoured by birds. As the flowers wane, the ovate and dark green leaves emerge, creating a fresh summer canopy. Easy to grow and dramatic looking with all the flowers coming out and falling at once. ‘Somei Yoshino’ has been widely exported from Japan and planted extensively in places like Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin (Potomac Park).
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 (Early, Mid) |
Height | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
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 | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, 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 (Early, Mid) |
Height | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m) |
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 | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Prunus x yedoensis ‘Somei-Yoshino’ (Yoshino Cherry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Prunus x yedoensis ‘Somei-Yoshino’ (Yoshino Cherry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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