Prunus X yedoensis 'Akebono'
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Description
The 'Akebono' is a fast grower to a size of 40' tall by 30' wide. The flowers are single pink, nearly white in color. It has an early bloom period. Yellow fall color.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink
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
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
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.