Ornamental cherry trees are known for their explosion of showy flowers in the spring. Some types also produce small cherries in the summer that are too tart for our palettes, but appeal to a wide variety of birds. Flowering cherry trees are an excellent choice for home gardens because they require minimal care. In addition to spectacular blossoms, they provide year-round color and interest with seasonally changing foliage and attractive bark. The drupe berries many varieties produce are attractive to wildlife. Pruning should be done after the flowering period.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Akebono Prunus x yedoensis
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 25' Tall & Wide
Flower: Double-petaled, fragrant, white to pink blooms in dense clusters
Foliage: Small to medium-sized, lanceolate, serrated, rich green leaves which turn yellow in Fall
Fruit: Small, rounded, deep red berries
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young
Average Size: 25' Tall & Wide
Flower: Double-petaled, fragrant, white to pink blooms in dense clusters
Foliage: Small to medium-sized, lanceolate, serrated, rich green leaves which turn yellow in Fall
Fruit: Small, rounded, deep red berries
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young
Autumnalis prunus subhirtella
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Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 20-40' Tall & Wide; Rounded crown habit Flower: Semi double-petaled, fragrant, pink blooms in dense clusters Foliage: Small to medium-sized, lanceolate, serrated, lustrous dark green leaves which turn yellow in Fall Fruit: Dark red or black, round, pea-sized drupes Bloom Time: Spring; May rebloom sparsely in Fall Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young Cold hardy and heat tolerant |
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Kwanzan Prunus serrulata
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Zone: 6 to 8
Average Size: 20' Tall, 15-30' Wide; Vase-like habit that rounds out with age Flower: Double-petaled, large, deep pink blooms in clusters Foliage: Small to medium-sized, lanceolate, serrated leaves; bronze-red new growth in spring which turns green in summer and bronzey orange in Fall Fruit: None Bloom Time: March to April Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young |
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Okame Prunus x incamp
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Zone: 6 to 8
Average Size: 20' Tall, 15-30' Wide; Rounded outline Flower: Semi double-petaled, carmine-pink blooms in clusters Foliage: Medium-sized, lanceolate, green leaves which turn red-orange to red-violet in Fall Fruit: Small, rounded, deep red to black, cherry-like drupes Bloom Time: March to April; longer bloom Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young Polished reddish-brown bark; heat and cold tolerant; subject to late freeze damage; easy to transplant; Does well in heavy clay. |
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Sargent Columnaris Prunus sargentii
Zone: 4 to 7
Average Size: 20-30' Tall, 15-20' Wide
Flower: Single petaled, soft pink blooms in clusters
Foliage: Glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves with bronze tint, red in fall
Fruit: 1-2 inch, red to black, cherry-like drupes
Bloom Time: April
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 20-30' Tall, 15-20' Wide
Flower: Single petaled, soft pink blooms in clusters
Foliage: Glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves with bronze tint, red in fall
Fruit: 1-2 inch, red to black, cherry-like drupes
Bloom Time: April
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Snow Fountain Prunus 'Snofozam'
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Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 6-12' Tall and Wide; Compact; Weeping Flower: Single-petaled, bright white blooms in clusters Foliage: Medium-sized, lanceolate, dark green leaves which turn golden and orange in Fall Fruit: Small, rounded, deep red to black, cherry-like drupes Bloom Time: March to April Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly Very disease and insect resistant. |
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Weeping Double Pink Prunus pendula 'Pendula Plena Rosea'
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide
Flower: Deep, dark pink buds open to twisted, double petals in paler pink shades with a red calyix
Foliage: Medium-sized, ovate, bronze green leaves
Fruit: Sparse, reddish black drupes
Bloom Time: Mid-Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide
Flower: Deep, dark pink buds open to twisted, double petals in paler pink shades with a red calyix
Foliage: Medium-sized, ovate, bronze green leaves
Fruit: Sparse, reddish black drupes
Bloom Time: Mid-Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Weeping Pink Higan prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'
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Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 15-25' Tall & Wide Flower: Light to rose pink flowers in clusters Foliage: Medium-sized, ovate green leaves that turn yellow to red in Fall; new growth emerges bronze Fruit: Dark red or black, round, pea-sized drupes Bloom Time: April Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly |
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Yoshino Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare-Yoshino'
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Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 20-30' Tall & Wide Flower: Slightly fragrant, white to blush, five-petaled stamens in clusters Foliage: Small to medium-sized, ovate, serrated, glossy dark green leaves which turn yellow in Fall Fruit: Small, dark purple drupe berries with large pit Bloom Time: March to April Light: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly but more susceptible to damage when young |
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