Prunus × yedoensis (Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree) 2″

Description

Prunus × yedoensis (Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree) is a deciduous, spring-flowering ornamental tree celebrated for its elegant form and profuse display of soft pink to nearly white blossoms. Best grown in full sun, this hybrid cherry develops a broad, spreading canopy with graceful, arching branches, typically reaching 30–40 feet tall and wide.

In early to mid-spring, abundant single flowers emerge in clusters along bare branches, creating a luminous cloud-like effect before the foliage appears. Buds open pale pink and fade to soft white as they mature. Fresh green leaves emerge after flowering, forming a light, airy canopy through summer. In fall, foliage turns warm shades of yellow and bronze, adding seasonal interest before leaf drop. Fruit is small and inconspicuous.

Widely planted along streets, lawns, and park settings, Prunus × yedoensis is ideal as a specimen or grouping, delivering timeless spring beauty and refined structure to residential and commercial landscapes.

Care Instructions

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and canopy development.

• Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought tolerant once established.

• Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.

• Avoid poorly drained soils to reduce risk of root and disease issues.

Key Features

• Deciduous, spring-flowering ornamental tree

• Abundant soft pink to white single blossoms

• Graceful, spreading canopy with arching branches

• Fresh green summer foliage

• Yellow to bronze fall color

• Excellent specimen or avenue planting