Yoshino Pink Cherry
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 30-40 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green turning bronze-red in fall |
| Bloom | Pink |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Spring bulbs, Hostas |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply during dry spells.
Maintenance
Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches after flowering.
Cleanup
Rake up fallen leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
Famous for spectacular double pink spring blooms. Often incorrectly labeled as Yoshino.