General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Plant Height: 12 - 24 feet
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Chip budding or grafting
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Japanese Flowering Cherry

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Location: The cherry orchard at Alnwick Garden, Northumberland, UK
Date: 2015-04-23
300+ specimens of this lovely tree in full bloom.
Location: The cherry orchard at Alnwick Garden, Northumberland, UK
Date: 2015-04-23
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2010-04-27
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2015-04-23
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2009-04-22
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2015-04-23
The cherry orchard
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2015-04-23
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2015-04-23

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