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Yoshino Flowering Cherry

Prunus X Yedoensis

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Overview

The Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) is a picturesque, deciduous tree that reaches 40-50 feet in height with a 25-40 foot spread. Known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early spring, this tree offers a striking floral display. Its round, spreading canopy creates a graceful silhouette, making it ideal for focal points in gardens. Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 5-8.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Tree
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — ideally after the blooming period; known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early spring, this tree
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early spring, this tree offers a striking, image 49Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 5-8; it is important to select aYoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — is a captivating spring bloomer that will enrich any landscape design with its ethereal beauty, image 53Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — deciduous tree that reaches 40-50 feet in height with a 25-40 foot spread; this tree quickly, image 48Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Its round, spreading canopy creates a graceful silhouette, making it ideal for focal points in, image 50Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°F to -10°F; a mature Yoshino can reach, image 64+80

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae

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Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — ideally after the blooming period; known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early spring, this tree
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early spring, this tree offers a striking, image 49
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 5-8; it is important to select a
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — is a captivating spring bloomer that will enrich any landscape design with its ethereal beauty, image 53
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — deciduous tree that reaches 40-50 feet in height with a 25-40 foot spread; this tree quickly, image 48
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Its round, spreading canopy creates a graceful silhouette, making it ideal for focal points in, image 50
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°F to -10°F; a mature Yoshino can reach, image 64
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — it is vigilant to monitor for common issues like aphids and cherry bark tortrix; prunus x yedoensis, image 62
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — scientifically named Prunus x yedoensis
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — While generally pest- and disease-resistant; as well as being mindful of overhead or underground utilities
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — It's also important to water consistently during dry spells; while generally pest- and disease-resistant
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°F to -10°F
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 5-8; it is important, image 74
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — While generally pest- and disease-resistant
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — A mature Yoshino can reach heights of 35 to 40 feet with a spread of 25 to 30 feet
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — scientifically named Prunus x yedoensis; it is vigilant to monitor for common issues like aphids and cherry
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — ideally after the blooming period; known for its abundant, soft pink-white blossoms in early, image 60
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically named Prunus x yedoensis
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — it is vigilant to monitor for common issues like aphids and cherry bark tortrix
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 5-8; it is important, image 51
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — Its round, spreading canopy creates a graceful silhouette, making it ideal for focal points in, image 73
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — It's also important to water consistently during dry spells
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — It is important to select a site that affords enough space for the tree's mature dimensions, image 55
Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus X Yedoensis) — it is vigilant to monitor for common issues like aphids and cherry bark tortrix; prunus x yedoensis is a USDA
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