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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
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