Japanese Flowering Cherry

Prunus x yedoensis

Also known as Yoshino Cherry
Fragrant, white-pink flowers
Oriental branching pattern
Famous for Macon Cherry Blossom Festival and National Cherry Tree Festival in D.C.
Deer Resistant: Seldom Severely Damaged
Grows 40' to 50' high
Zones 5 to 8
Can't Ship to: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, OR, WA

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Zones 5 - 8

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5 - 8
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map.VIEW MAP

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Type of tree:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees

40' - 50' High

Mature Height:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry grows to be 40' - 50' feet in height.

25' - 40' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry has a spread of about 25' - 40' at full maturity.

Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Multiple Exposures

Sun:
This cherry does well in full sun, partial shade.

Various Soils

Soil:
The Japanese Flowering (Yoshino) Cherry grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, clay soils.

Rounded Shape

Shape:
This cherry has rounded shape.

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Attributes:
This tree, along with other cousins of the same species, is the very symbol of spring beauty. One of the most widely planted ornamental cherry trees, it is ideal for planting close to sidewalks or as a patio shade tree.

Wildlife Value:
The Japanese Flowering Cherry is an important source of food for many small birds and mammals including robins, cardinals, and waxwings.

History/Lore/Use:
A native of Japan, the Yoshino Cherry tree was introduced to America in 1902. In Japan there is a believable legend that each spring a fairy maiden hovers low in the warm sky, wakening the sleeping Cherry trees to life with her delicate breath. This tree, along with its cousin the "Kwanzan" Cherry tree, is responsible for the spectacular pink color show each spring in Washington, D.C.

Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is some what drought tolerant.

Leaves:
The leaves alternate pattern, simple shape, often reddish as they emerge. Turning dark green by summer. Size ranges from 2-1/2 inches to 5 inches long and up to 2-1/2 inches wide.

Flower Color:
Blossoms usually emerge before the leaves, providing a stunning show of pink, slightly fragrant flowers approximately 3/4 inch in diameter.

Bloom Time:
March - April.

Fruit Description:
The fruit is round in shape, 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter. It is attractive to birds and as a result leaves insignificant litter.

One of the original varities in the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. This is also the tree that made the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival famous. This large flowering tree is known for its fragrant and vibrant display of white-pink blossoms in the springtime. In summer this tree will be a highlight of your yard with its oriental branching pattern, glossy bark, and dark-green leaves. The Japanese Flowering Cherry likes full sun, well-drained soil and grows to 40' to 50'. (zones 5-8)

		Spring Shipping		Fall Shipping
Color	Zone	Approximate Ship Dates	Order Deadline	Approximate Ship Dates	Order Deadline
	2	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	3	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	4	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	5	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	6	03/19–05/12	05/07	11/01–12/03	11/19
	7	03/11–05/07	04/30	11/05–12/10	11/26
	8	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26
	9	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26
	10	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26

We're sorry, but this tree can't be shipped to AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, OR, WA , territories, or countries outside the U.S. This is due to the agricultural laws within these locations.

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The benefits of bare-root trees

Our trees are delivered with natural bare roots which have been dipped in hydrating gel prior to shipment to keep the roots moist and healthy. As their abundant, fibrous roots aren't confined by a container, bare-root trees get off to a more vigorous start compared to containerized roots which typically need more time to adjust to transplanting. Bare-root trees typically surpass the size of larger containerized trees in only a few years.

	Standard		Dwarf
	Mature Height	Space Needed	Mature Height	Space Needed
Apple	20' - 25'	35' x 35'	10' **	10' x 10' ++
Peach	20'	20' x 20'	8' - 10'	10' x 10'
Sweet Cherry	30'	20' x 25'	12' - 15'	10' x 10'
Sour Cherry	20'	20' x 20'	8'	10' x 10'
Pear	20'	20' x 20'	12' - 15'	12' x 12'
Apricot	20'	20' x 20'
Plum	20'	20' x 20'	8' - 10'	10' x 10'
			** semi-dwarf 12' - 15' ++ semi-dwarf 12' x 12'

Natural Root and Containerized Trees

Natural root (also called bare root) trees are shipped without soil around their roots. They are shipped when dormant in the spring and fall seasons. We dip the roots in a hydrating gel to keep them moist during shipping.

There are a number of advantages to natural root trees:

They are very affordable.
Their roots re-establish themselves well once they are planted in their permanent location.
They are easy to plant at the correct depth.

The Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University has an interesting article about the benefits of planting natural root trees. Look for the PDF entitled Creating the Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method

Potted (also called containerized) trees come in 4" containers.

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