Trees
Prunus yedoensis 'Akebono' (Flowering Cherry 15#)
Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono'
Also known as Akebono Flowering Cherry
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About This Plant
Prunus yedoensis 'Akebono' (Flowering Cherry 15#), 'Akebono' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Hybrid ornamental cherry , care follows dominant parent species; most are spring-flowering small specimen trees.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 8. Watch for the usual cherry pests; short-lived.
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 × yedoensis 'Akebono'
- Common name
- Akebono Flowering Cherry
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 25-30 ft tall × 25-30 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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