A deciduous ornamental tree prized for its profuse double flowers in shades of pink and white that appear in spring before the leaves emerge. It offers spectacular seasonal color and is a popular specimen plant in gardens and landscapes.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
20–40′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 5aZone 9b
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Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Japan, Korea, China
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
flower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting
Notable Cultivars
Kwanzan features double deep-pink flowers and is widely planted; Yoshino (P. x yedoensis) produces fragrant white blossoms and is the famous cherry of Washington D.C.
