Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata)
Japanese cherry, also known as Japanese flowering cherry, Hill cherry, Sakura
The Japanese tradition known as Hanami involves people enjoying picnics and outdoor gatherings beneath cherry trees. The stunning spring colors of the Prunus serrulata, or cherry blossom tree, draw many admirers. These trees display their beautiful pink and white blooms in early to mid-spring, and some varieties even have a delicate fragrance.
Key Facts About Japanese cherry
Attributes of Japanese cherry
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
4 m to 16 m
Spread
4.5 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 3 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Japanese cherry
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Rose
Genus
Prunus
Species
Japanese cherry
Toxicity
ingesting, contact with sap, chewing leaves or stems