Ornamental Cherry Tree 'Yoshino Cherry Tree'

This Yoshino Cherry tree comes in a 1 Gallon pot

Size: Mature size can reach 40'- 50' x 25'- 40'ft spread at maturity

Light: Full sun (minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight)

Hardiness zone: 5 - 8

Characteristics: Grows in a canopy shape from a single trunk with cascading arching branches. Blooms small pink to white flowers in the spring on bare branches. Leaves appear green in summer and later change to orangey-red in fall. Low maintenance.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Soil, Water, Fertilize: Rich, loamy, well-draining soil with the pH 6.0 - 7.0. Tolerant to different types of well-draining soils and drought once established. Cover the surroundings with a layer of mulch to retain moisture. Water when the season is extremely dry with little to no rain. Pruning is not recommended, though can be done in late winter to early spring during dormancy if necessary. Fertilize in early spring.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Grows well in acidic, moist, loamy, well-drained and clay soils.

Tolerant to summer heat and winter cold.

Prune in mid-summer, if necessary, but might lessen fall blooms.

Keep mature size in mind when planting.

Water regularly during the first year after planting to encourage establishment of strong roots. Add a layer of mulch to encourage retaining moisture in the soil.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 5 - 8

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