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Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry

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Information by:         Photographer: Gordon Courtright

 

Description

The 'Shirotae' grows to 20' high and even wider. Its flowers are semi-double, with a pink bud that open to white and again changs to pink as the flower ages.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.