When first planted in 1993...
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And in 2002 (about 30 ft. tall)
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in 2008
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Yoshino
Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
Mature
Height/Spread: 40 ft./ 30 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Requirements: Full sun
Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, oblong, serrated, dark
green leaves which turn to yellow in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Showy white or pink "clouds"
appearing in March, tiny black inconspicuous fruit in the winter
Hardy to Zone 6
A
rapidly growing tree that is extraordinarily beautiful in Spring
when it is covered with white (or pink) cotton candy like blossoms.
These trees can eventually reach 40 ft. and make excellent street
trees. It is not a long lived tree however, the average life span
being 30-40 years. Plant in well-drained, rich and moist soil
but trees will adapt to clay and sandy soils as well. Don't just
plant it and forget it though - inspect them regularly for dreaded
borers (tiny holes near the base of the trunk and sawdust around
the base of the tree). If you notice such damage, contact your
local extension agent immediately and spray your trees. I personally
have never had borer problems with my yoshino cherry but they
have appeared on a nearby Japanese maple so I am now extremely
cautious.
