Prunus serrulata
Japanese Flowering Cherry
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
5 - 8m
Width:
5 - 8m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Residential
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Cultivar - Kwanzan
Insects and Diseases
Two types of borers influence this species, Lesser Peachtree and Peachtree borer. This species can also be influenced by Black Knot, root rot and fireblight.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Amanogawa, Kiku-shidare-zakura, Kwanzan, Mt. Fugi, Royal Burgundy, Shirofugen, Shogetsu