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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

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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