Japanese Flowering Cherry

This small tree makes a dazzling accent in the open lawn or near the street. It's profuse showy spring flower looks lovely underplanted with flowering bulbs. The blossom stems are outstanding in floral arrangements.

Companion Plants

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Magnolia

Viburnum

Plant Details

Common name

Flowering Cherry
Botanical name

Prunus serrulata
Variety

Kwanzan
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

20-25' (6-7.5 m)
Habit

Vase
Feed

In spring
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Pink
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Gabrielle R.'s collection

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