Photo of Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' flower by Kath Neall

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Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

Also Known As

  • Prunus 'Shirotae'
  • Prunus serrulata 'Kojima'
  • Prunus serrulata 'Mt. Fuji'
  • Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 20'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' plant details

Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, shade tree, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mt. Fuji is a descriptive name for the beautiful white-tinged-pink semi double flowers which cover the strongly horizontal branches of this 20' cherry early in spring. S/M/GDr
This flowering cherry has a horizontal spreading habit. A profusion of white, semi-double blooms appear in the spring. Green foliage turns to a great combination of oranges and yellow in the fall. Growth Rate medium
Pink buds open to large double white flowers. Yellow fall color w/orange tinges. Hardy zones 5-8.

Gardening facts about Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' plant

How to Grow Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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