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Prunus serrulata 'Mt Fuji' (Flowering Cherry)
Prunus serrulata 'Mt. Fuji / Shirotae'
Also known as Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry
Size
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About This Plant
Prunus serrulata 'Mt Fuji' (Flowering Cherry), 'Mt Fuji' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Japanese Flowering Cherry , the iconic spring-flowering cherry with showy double pink or white blossoms. Classic cultivars include 'Kwanzan' (deep pink doubles) and 'Mt. Fuji' / 'Shirotae' (white).
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 8. Watch for cherry borer, leaf spot, brown rot, and aphids. Short-lived (20 to 30 yr) but spectacular while they last.
For a Pacific Northwest native counterpart in scale and bloom, consider Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon / Western Serviceberry) for white spring flowers and edible blue berries, or Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for show-stopping spring bracts in light shade.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Prunus serrulata 'Mt. Fuji / Shirotae'
- Common name
- Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 15-25 ft tall × 20-30 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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