Cherry Blossom Trees

Weeping Cherry blossom Trees come in different forms and colors. Cherry blossom flowers differ in the number of petals. Some are simple with 5 petals others have 20 and some flowers have hundreds of petals. Flower color varies from white, through yellow to pink and red.

Cherry blossom trees commence blooming in late winter (early species) and continue though spring. Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry)
late March, early April
Somei Yoshino is early flowering and with its simple 5 petal structure is one of the most common flowering cherry trees.
Kikuzakura or 'Chrysanthemum Cherry' has complex many petaled flowers and is alate blooming species.

Cherry blossom trees also come in different forms, such as Weeping cherry blossom trees, Vase Shaped and Flat Topped Cherry Trees.

Weeping Cherry Blossom Trees

In Japan the weeping cherry blossom tree is called the shidarezakura or yaeshidarezakura depending on how many petals they have. Weeping cherry blossom trees have long drooping branches, some that almost reach the ground. Most are grafted onto a strong rootstock.

Grafted weeping cherry trees need to be pruned so that branches are at least 12 inches above the ground, any upright shoots should be removed and any damaged or diseased wood should also be pruned. Its then a natter of pruning to maintain shape.

Cherry blossom trees do best in cooler temperate climates in a humus rich well drained soil. Cherry blossom trees do not like humid climates, dry climates or hot windy climates. They do not like water logged soils.

In warmer climates try Prunus campanulata.

Popular Cultivars include:
'Ukon'
'Tai Haku'
'Shirotae' ('Mt Fuji')
'Kwanzan'
'Yoshino'
'Okame'
'Sekiyama'
´Hyupride'
´Ojochin´