Prunus × yedoensis Yoshino Cherry

Description
Yoshino Cherry is one of the most celebrated ornamental flowering trees, prized for its breathtaking early spring display. Masses of soft white to pale pink blossoms cover the branches before or just as the leaves emerge, creating a cloud-like effect. The tree has a graceful, spreading canopy and smooth gray bark, making it attractive even outside the bloom season. Its elegant form and spectacular spring color make it a favorite for lawns, parks, and avenue plantings.

Key Attributes

• Height: 30–40 ft

• Spread: 30–40 ft

• Growth Habit: Broad, rounded canopy with graceful branching

• Foliage: Medium green leaves turning yellow to bronze in fall

• Flowers: Fragrant white to pale pink blossoms in early spring

• Bloom Time: Early spring

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types

• Water Needs: Moderate

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8

Landscape Uses

• Specimen flowering tree

• Lawn or shade tree

• Street and park plantings

• Flowering allees and avenues

• Spring focal point in landscapes

Notable Benefits

• Spectacular spring bloom display

• Fast-growing ornamental tree

• Graceful spreading canopy for shade

• Widely planted for festivals such as the famous cherry blossom displays in Washington, D.C. during the National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸🌳