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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:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.