Prunus X yedoensis
Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Description
This famous flowering cherry planted around the tidal basin in Washington D.C. was a gift of the Japanese government. Double light pink to nearly white flowers bloom in March and April and are slightly fragrant. This fast growing.tree is beautiful and can reach 30'-40' tall and 30'-50' wide.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.