Yoshino Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis · Deciduous broadleaf hardwood
Plant Family
Rosaceae
Tree Category
Ornamental Flowering Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Standard species or 'Akebono'
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8
About This Tree
A graceful, vase-shaped deciduous tree featuring a rounded crown, known for its breathtaking clouds of pale pink to white flowers in early spring.
Leaf Characteristics
Simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves, 2 to 4 inches long with sharply serrated margins and pointed tips, turning yellow in autumn.
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, reddish-brown bark marked with prominent horizontal lenticels, becoming slightly rougher and darker with age.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Japan, widely cultivated globally in temperate zones
Growing Season
Spring flowering followed by lush green summer foliage, yellow autumn color, and winter dormancy
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun preferred; moderate watering needs with good drainage, though mature trees have moderate drought tolerance.
Mature Size
Reaches 30 to 50 feet in height with an equal or greater spread, growing at a moderate to fast rate.
Special Characteristics
Renowned for spectacular spring floral displays, moderate pollution tolerance, and cultural significance in cherry blossom festivals.
Wildlife & Ecology
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies during its heavy spring bloom, and provides minor food sources for birds via small stone fruits.