Buy Prunus x yedoensis 'Yoshino'

Also Known As

Prunus x yedoensis
Prunus yedoensis
Tokyo Cherry
Yoshino Cherry

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-8b

1 gallon | $49

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5 gallon | $85

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Prunus x yedoensis 'Yoshino' plant details

Prunus x yedoensis 'Yoshino' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus x yedoensis 'Yoshino'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: award-winning, fall color, fragrant, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus x yedoensis 'Yoshino'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It is hard to find a more graceful ornamental tree than the charming 'Yoshino' cherry, originally from Japan these trees bear prolific and early double white to pink almond-scented flowers, the gracefully arching branches on this 20-40' tree have a pleasing open pattern and the glossy-green leaves turn brilliant yellow in fall; this is the magnificent tree that is the center of the National Cherry blossom festival in the Washington DC (if you can't make it there in person, they do have a Blossom Cam), perfect for Japanese or Zen gardens. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

An upright spreading tree with single, light pink to white, fragrant flowers. Foliage is glossy, bright green and turns to to a beautiful yellow-orange to red in the fall. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Pale pink flowers turn clear white on this graceful tree. Spectacular in bloom! Awards: Award of Merit and Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

A rapidly growing tree that is part of our country's famed Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. Pink buds give rise to single pink turning white blooms and the effect is that a lightly fragrant cloud has landed! Ideal tree for the small garden that needs light shade and a spectacular spring show. Yellow fall color. Best in sun.