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