The Yoshino cherry, Prunus x yedoensis, is hailed as one of the most magnificent flowering trees for its thousands of showy, almond-scented flowers that emerge simultaneously along its bare branches in early April and then rapidly fall. The single flowers are 1.5 inches across and have light pink buds. They have five petals that open pale pink at first and then nearly white as they mature. They are held in clusters of 5 to 6 blossoms and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks before giving way to tiny, glossy, black fruits that are promptly eaten by birds. The Yoshino cherry, a native of Japan, offers a variety of intriguing features, including an elegant branching pattern, glossy bark, and dark green leaves that change color beautifully in the fall.
| Plant Type |
Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-8 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Cold, Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Yoshino Cherry Tree | Yoshino Cherry Tree, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Yoshino Cherry, Potomac Cherry, Tokyo Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) || The Yoshino cherry, Prunus x yedoensis, is hailed as one of the most magnificent flowering trees for its thousands of showy, almond-scented flowers that emerge simultaneously along its bare branches in early April and then rapidly fall. The single flowers are 1.5 inches across and have light pink buds. They have five petals that open pale pink at first and then nearly white as they mature. They are held in clusters of 5 to 6 blossoms and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks before giving way to tiny, glossy, black fruits that are promptly eaten by birds. The Yoshino cherry, a native of Japan, offers a variety of intriguing features, including an elegant branching pattern, glossy bark, and dark green leaves that change color beautifully in the fall.
Full Sun,
Spring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
