{"product_id":"cherry-blossom-prunus-yedoensis","title":"Cherry Blossom (Prunus species)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used are \u003cem\u003ePrunus × yedoensis\u003c\/em\u003e Matsum. (Yoshino Cherry), \u003cem\u003ePrunus serrulata\u003c\/em\u003e Lindl. (Oriental Cherry \/ Japanese Late Cherry), etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Cherry, Mountain Cherry, Fukushima Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae, Cerasus - Deciduous small tree \/ Spring flowering tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Varietal Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree, 4–10 m tall; crown umbrella-shaped and spreading, bark purple-brown with horizontal lenticels (\"snake-skin pores\"), twigs smooth; leaves elliptical-ovate to obovate, 5–12 cm long, margins with fine aristate double serrations, newly unfolding leaves often have a copper-red tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshino Cherry (Representative Early Cherry):\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbel-like inflorescence, flowers white or light pink, single petals, 3–3.5 cm in diameter; \u003cstrong\u003eflowers open before or with leaves, blooming period from March to early April\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Late Cherry (P. serrulata 'Lannesiana' \/ Yaezakura, etc.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers double, pink or near white, often with long pedicels, large flowers (4–5 cm in diameter); \u003cstrong\u003eblooming period from mid-to-late April to early May, usually flowers with or after leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drupe near-spherical, black (not for consumption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e View abundant flowers in spring → dense green shade in summer → leaves turn yellow-orange or reddish-brown in autumn → view the bark with horizontal lenticels and branch posture in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-loving species, \u003cstrong\u003eprefers full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e; ample light ensures abundant and vibrant flowers; light partial shade is acceptable, but flower volume will decrease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers loose, fertile, and well-drained slightly acidic to neutral sandy loam (pH 5.5–6.5 is ideal); \u003cstrong\u003eavoid waterlogging, avoid salinity and alkalinity, avoid heavy clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e (prone to root rot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively cold-hardy (can withstand temperatures around -15°C to -20°C depending on variety), not drought-tolerant, not wind-tolerant (shallow root system); very sensitive to smoke and harmful gases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Blossom Paths\/Street Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in rows along garden paths, lakesides, or residential roads to create the spectacular \"Cherry Blossom Rain\" or \"Cherry Blossom Avenue\" landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolitary Planting\/Group Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solitary planting on lawns or group planting as forest stands, forming a spring focal point; it is a core species for modern urban park landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemed Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized cherry blossom gardens or \"Spring Gardens,\" creating seasonal themed viewing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Sapling Quality Indicators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-wrapper isDark\" data-has-scroll=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-actions-sticky\" id=\"tableActionsPanel\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDBH \/ Meter Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eΦ 3 cm \/ Φ 5 cm \/ Φ 6 cm (Graded by design)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250–400 cm (Matching DBH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown Width (P)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e≥ 150–300 cm, uniform crown, clear layering of main branches, no lopsidedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranching Point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniform and neat (usually 100–150 cm or as per design), 3–5 main branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth Ball Specification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–10 times the DBH, earth ball complete and not falling apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat healing of the graft union (rootstock mostly seedling mountain cherry\/cherry), no quarantine pests or diseases, no serious mechanical damage to the bark, specify the cultivated variety (early\/late cherry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from after autumn leaf fall to early spring budding (soil temperature ≥5°C); container seedlings can be appropriately extended; avoid the peak heat of mid-summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoroughly water after planting; apply decomposed organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer 2–3 times a year during the growing season, and extra phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering; shallow-rooted, pay attention to drought prevention, avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly thin out dense, diseased, or inward-growing branches during winter, \u003cstrong\u003eavoid heavy pruning of large branches (which can trigger gummosis)\u003c\/strong\u003e; do not remove fruits after flowering (not for consumption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest and Disease Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on controlling aphids, scale insects, leaf hole disease, and gummosis; gummosis is often related to wounds and waterlogging, so standard operations and smooth drainage are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188582637677,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/cherry-blossom-prunus-yedoensis.jpg?v=1781401708","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/cherry-blossom-tree","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}