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Fuji Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae'

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Overview

The Fuji Flowering Cherry, Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae', features a stunning display of white blossoms in spring. A medium-sized, deciduous tree, it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spread, making it an ideal focal point. Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil. Its horizontal branching pattern creates a graceful, spreading canopy, enhancing gardens with a serene aesthetic. Hardy in Zones 5-8, it offers modest fall color.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spread
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soilFuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — enhancing gardens with a serene aestheticFuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — making it an ideal focal pointFuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — reaching an approximate height and width of 15 to 20 feet at full maturity.<br><br>In the springFuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — stands as a captivating specimen in any landscape design with its arresting spring display and elegantFuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — the 'Shirotae' captures attention with its bountiful clusters of fragrant+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spread
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — enhancing gardens with a serene aesthetic
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — making it an ideal focal point
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — reaching an approximate height and width of 15 to 20 feet at full maturity.<br><br>In the spring
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — stands as a captivating specimen in any landscape design with its arresting spring display and elegant
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — the 'Shirotae' captures attention with its bountiful clusters of fragrant
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — Hardy in Zones 5-8, it offers modest fall color
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — features a stunning display of white blossoms in spring
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — scientifically termed Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — Its horizontal branching pattern creates a graceful
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