Japanese cherry

Also known as: oriental cherry

A spreading, deciduous tree to 12m with smooth, chestnut-brown bark. Dark green, lance-shaped leaves up to 12cm long are bronze-tinted in spring and turn yellow or red in autumn. Produces semi-double, white or pink, cup-shaped flowers 3cm across in profusion in mid- to late spring, followed by small, very dark red to black, inedible fruit

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata)
Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Japanese cherry

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Culture

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Quick identification of Japanese cherry

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Japanese cherry care guide

Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep water during dry spells, especially when young

Fertilizing

Balanced fruit or tree feed in early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prefer summer pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection.