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Prunus serrulata - Japanese Cherry

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Prunus serrulata is more than just a tree—it's a year-round spectacle that offers aesthetic intrigue and cultural depth to any outdoor space. Known as the Japanese Cherry, this particular species stuns onlookers with its awe-inspiring display of pink to white blossoms that magically sprout come springtime. Its undulating height, hitting between 15 to 25 feet, forms a graceful silhouette against the sky, while the ever-changing leaf color provides a continuous visual feast; bronze at first sprouting, the foliage matures into a lush, dark green in the summer months and brilliantly transforms into a vibrant orange-yellow hue as fall sets in. Though moderate in its water usage, the Japanese Cherry flourishes under the warm kiss of full sun to partial shade. In the spirit of full disclosure, this tree is not famed for abundant fruit production but sporadically offers small, black cherries. Steeped in symbolism, it's an emblem of peace and longevity and thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. The Japanese Cherry is so much more than meets the eye—it's a living testament to the delicate balance of power and grace, capturing the essence of natural design. Witness your landscape bloom with its majestic presence, a watchful guardian marking the transient beauty of seasons.

  • Size: 15-25 feet tall
  • Flowers: Spectacular clusters of pink to white blossoms in spring
  • Foliage: Leaves originate as bronze, transition to darker green in summer, and become vibrant orange-yellow in fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Seasonal interest: Multi-season interest with changing leaf color and spring bloom
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