Yoshino Cherry Tree
Description
A must-have for lovers of flowering trees!
Bring spring’s most iconic bloom into your own yard with the Yoshino Cherry Tree—the world-famous flowering cherry celebrated in Washington D.C. and across the globe. Known for its profuse white to pale-pink blossoms and graceful, arching branches, this fast-growing ornamental tree is a showstopper from every angle.
Originally from Japan and introduced to the U.S. in 1902, the Yoshino Cherry has become synonymous with beauty, friendship, and seasonal renewal. It’s no wonder this variety is the centerpiece of the National Cherry Blossom Festival each year. (Prunus × yedoensis)
Why You’ll Love the Yoshino Cherry Tree
- Stunning spring blooms: Masses of fragrant, pale pink to white flowers appear in early spring, often before the leaves emerge—creating an unforgettable cloud of color.
- Summer beauty: Glossy bark and rich green leaves provide elegant shade into the warm months.
- Elegant branching: Its naturally symmetrical shape and vase-like canopy bring structure and beauty to any yard.
- Low maintenance: Adaptable, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow once established.
- Fast growth: Reaches up to 30–50 feet tall with a 25–40 foot spread, ideal for open spaces, driveways, or as a flowering focal point.
Growing the Yoshino Cherry Tree
- Hardiness Zones: 5–8
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours/day) to support healthy growth and maximum bloom production.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained loamy soil, but adapts to a range of types as long as drainage is good.
- Watering: Needs consistent moisture during the first few years. Once established, it’s moderately drought-tolerant.
- Growth Rate: Fast—expect several feet of growth per year with good conditions.
- Lifespan: Typically 15–25 years in residential landscapes, longer in optimal conditions.
Landscape Uses
- Plant as a specimen tree to anchor a garden or yard
- Line a driveway, pathway, or fence line for an avenue of spring blossoms
- Use in mass plantings for a dramatic landscape effect
- Perfect for pollinator gardens, attracting early spring bees and butterflies
- An excellent shade tree with seasonal interest
The Yoshino Cherry Tree is more than just a beautiful addition to your yard—it’s a timeless piece of garden history that brings joy each spring and adds structure and elegance year-round. Plant yours now to start a new tradition of breathtaking seasonal displays.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
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That was pretty drastic! With both trees dying that quickly.
It depends a whole lot on what state and zone you tried to grow these trees in.
I moved from North Dakota to Louisiana and planted a number of different fruit and hardwoods. That transition was pretty drastic also.
Louisiana is much warmer and much wetter than I was accustomed to. Consequently we lost a few trees also.
One of the methods that worked the best was not to plant the trees too deep in Louisiana. It rained so much, that a few of the trees were overwatered and drowned. Try to keep the graft of the fruit trees above ground and make sure the location was not in a low spot that would flood.
There are also a number of pests that could also harm the younger trees. I couldn't figure out what was eating my young chestnut trees until I checked at night to find a number of June bugs munching away on the leaves.
The sun in Louisiana in the summer is brutal. Planting young trees just before the summer in the direct sunlight was asking for it. Planting in the fall worked the best, especially if the young trees had partial shade.
I also had the best luck with a border around the young trees. A weed-whacker around a young tree is instant death. All of my one to two year trees have stone borders around them. They also keep out the grass and weeds.
It's hard to to diagnose what happened to your trees with the little info that was given. I hope that some of the methods covered above will give you some ideas.
It does not produce fruit it is a flowering tree and it produces beautiful white flowers.
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
Yes, the small, black fruit of the Yoshino cherry tree, also known as the Japanese flowering cherry or Tokyo cherry, is edible for humans, but some say it's not very tasty:
We do ship California.
Hello Yes, If the ornamental tree is healthy, you can definitely do some top-work on it and graft compatible fruit varieties.
This is a bareroot tree dormant in a stick like state and will be 3=4 feet tall.
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Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone!
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Customer Reviews
I mean, it literally looks like someone took a blow torch to it. but the good news is it's all coming back now, so we shall see. My regular fruiting, cherry trees did not react like this they seemed to be very happy in the Texas Sun in the same yard But these ornamentals seem more touchy.
in retrospect, I probably should have put some shade cloth over them during the blazing 105° day streaks we had.
My Yoshino and Okami did the same thing They both grew great until they got sunburned in the late summer super heat. Now that the heat is gone, they are both recovering with new leaves all around.
I am leaving the same review for both the Yoshino and Okami that I ordered, because the same thing happened to both of them per above
Lost a pet and this is the birth month plant
Beautiful blooms for front yard
no other one available though this one did not have good reviews I thought I should take a chance because Stark Guarantee it will root
They are beautiful trees that grow fast in the early years. The flowers are are gorgeous in spring and they are excellent for shade in the summer.