Yoshino Cherry

Prunus x yedoensis Rosaceae

Other names

Tokyo Cherry

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Japan, South Korea

Location

Cornell Class of 1923 Flowering Tree Collection

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Arnold Arboretum

Description

A small to medium-sized tree reaching 20-30' but can attain 40-50' with a rounded spreading habit. Flowers are pink or white, slightly fragrant borne in racemes of 4 or more usually before, sometimes with, the leaves in March and April. Fruit is a globose, 1/2" diameter shining black drupe.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6