10 Seeds Japanese Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata Ornamental Spring Blossom Tree
Japanese Flowering Cherry is a classic ornamental tree admired for its profuse spring display of soft pink to white blossoms. It brings elegant seasonal color to gardens and landscapes, with a graceful spreading habit that makes it a favorite flowering specimen.
This tree is primarily grown for its ornamental value, producing clouds of blooms in early spring before the foliage emerges. It works well as a focal point in lawns, borders, or along driveways, and its autumn foliage adds further interest.
Species: Prunus serrulata
Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile
Zones: 5-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool before warming
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Blooms in early spring; provide consistent moisture during establishment