Images of the Oriental Cherry (Prunus serrulata)

Oriental Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Native to parts of Asia, this species is planted in North America for its vivid pink floral display. This small deciduous tree grows between 8 and 12 m in height at maturity and bears clusters of 2-5 pink flowers in spring. The blossoms can be salt-pickled and made into a tea called Sakurayu.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing best in full sun.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, may reach 15-23 m tall, but most cultivars grow about 6-7.5 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Presence in US:CA MA

Presence in Canada:Cultivated widely

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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