- 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
