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Akebono Yoshino Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
Pronunciation: PROO-nus x yed-oh-EN-sis
SKU #06698
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 25 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Create a spectacular show with masses of fragrant, double white to pink flowers on this large flowering cherry with a beautiful, spreading, arching crown. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. A stunning lawn specimen that is excellent for use as a shade tree. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | This is one of the largest of all flowering Cherry, with a habit that is more spreading than the usual vase shape. Broad canopy means it will provide shade for smaller patios, front yards, and other outdoor living spaces. A stunning single specimen in lawns or when used as a street tree. Even more lovely at your front-yard entry gate or to highlight a cottage garden. Large enough to line driveways or mark vehicle entries. Size makes it a great source of strong spring color in large home landscapes, parks and commercial sites. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure after flowering. |
| History | This is a hybrid flowering cherry is considered the most floriferous of the group. It was developed in Japan with ancestry that is difficult to trace. It was introduced into the United States in 1902 through the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Mass, where stock was developed which resulted into a number of cultivars. It is known there as the Yoshino Cherry of Tokyo and nearly a thousand trees were planted there in 1912 as a part of the cherry collection presented to the mayor as a gift of friendship.. This is the species planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. This tree comes true from seed but is most often grafted onto a Prunus avium rootstock. |
| Lore | The flowering cherry is the quintessential symbol of spring and among the few flowering plants in the traditional Japanese tea garden. |
Details
| Description | Create a spectacular show with masses of fragrant, double white to pink flowers on this large flowering cherry with a beautiful, spreading, arching crown. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. A stunning lawn specimen that is excellent for use as a shade tree. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | This is one of the largest of all flowering Cherry, with a habit that is more spreading than the usual vase shape. Broad canopy means it will provide shade for smaller patios, front yards, and other outdoor living spaces. A stunning single specimen in lawns or when used as a street tree. Even more lovely at your front-yard entry gate or to highlight a cottage garden. Large enough to line driveways or mark vehicle entries. Size makes it a great source of strong spring color in large home landscapes, parks and commercial sites. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure after flowering. |
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History
| History | This is a hybrid flowering cherry is considered the most floriferous of the group. It was developed in Japan with ancestry that is difficult to trace. It was introduced into the United States in 1902 through the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Mass, where stock was developed which resulted into a number of cultivars. It is known there as the Yoshino Cherry of Tokyo and nearly a thousand trees were planted there in 1912 as a part of the cherry collection presented to the mayor as a gift of friendship.. This is the species planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. This tree comes true from seed but is most often grafted onto a Prunus avium rootstock. |
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| Lore | The flowering cherry is the quintessential symbol of spring and among the few flowering plants in the traditional Japanese tea garden. |
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No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.