Species: Prunus x yedoensis

Prunus x yedoensis

Yoshino Cherry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Afterglow', 'Akebono', 'Cascade Snow', 'Cascade Snow', 'Ivensii', 'Pink Shell', 'Shidare-yoshino', 'Snow Fountains', 'Washi-no-o', 'Yoshino Pink Form'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 15-25'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: spreading, rounded habit

Ornamental Other: Famed as the tidal basin cherry of Washington DC.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Very early beautiful pink or white flowers

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

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to China.

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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