Deciduous Trees – Japanese Cherry

Botanical name: Prunus Serrulata

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 50 ft in height and 20 ft in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 5-10

Flower color: pink/white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired size and shape

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: focal point

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: blooming periods have been celebrated in Japan for at least 1,000 years

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist

Fertilizing instructions : use 5-10-10 or 10-15-15 in the early spring to break dormancy

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: sandy/clay

Companion plants: chamomile, tulips, daffodils

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested

Invasive species: no