Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
The first year after being planted (1994)
Mature Height/Spread: 40 ft./ 30 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Requirements: Full sun
Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, oblong, serrated, dark green leaves which turn to yellow in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Showy white or pink "clouds" appearing in March, tiny black inconspicuous fruit in the winter
Hardy to Zone 6
A rapidly growing tree that is extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white (or pink) cotton candy like blossoms. These trees can eventually reach 40 ft. and make excellent street trees. It is not a long lived tree however, the average life span being 30-40 years. Plant in well-drained, rich and moist soil but trees will adapt to clay and sandy soils as well. Don't just plant it and forget it though - inspect them regularly for dreaded borers (tiny holes near the base of the trunk and sawdust around the base of the tree). If you notice such damage, contact your local extension agent immediately and spray your trees. I personally have never had borer problems with our yoshino cherry trees but they have appeared on a nearby Japanese maple so I am now cautious.
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Growth Rate: Fast
Light Requirements: Full sun
Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, oblong, serrated, dark green leaves which turn to yellow in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Showy white or pink "clouds" appearing in March, tiny black inconspicuous fruit in the winter
Hardy to Zone 6
A rapidly growing tree that is extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white (or pink) cotton candy like blossoms. These trees can eventually reach 40 ft. and make excellent street trees. It is not a long lived tree however, the average life span being 30-40 years. Plant in well-drained, rich and moist soil but trees will adapt to clay and sandy soils as well. Don't just plant it and forget it though - inspect them regularly for dreaded borers (tiny holes near the base of the trunk and sawdust around the base of the tree). If you notice such damage, contact your local extension agent immediately and spray your trees. I personally have never had borer problems with our yoshino cherry trees but they have appeared on a nearby Japanese maple so I am now cautious.
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