Species: Prunus serrulata

(prue'nus ser-u-lay'tah)

Prunus serrulata

Japanese Flowering Cherry

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Amanogawa', 'Autumnalis', 'Beni-Hoshi', 'Fugenzo', 'Kwanzan', 'Mt. Fuji', 'New Red', 'Ojochin', 'Okame', 'Prentice Dancer', 'Royal Burgundy', 'Shirofugen', 'Shogetsu', 'Ukon'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet

Height: 50' - 75' (cultivar heights 20' - 35')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: vase to rounded

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Fungus and viruses are a serious problem; short-lived

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to Japan, Korea, China; transplant in spring

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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