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Japanese Cherry: Prunus serrulata Care Guide
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Japanese Cherry: Prunus serrulata Care Guide

Prunus serrulata

Japanese cherry care (Prunus serrulata): ornamental tree with spectacular pink spring blossom. Full sun, fresh well-drained soil, hardy.

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Characteristics

Scientific namePrunus serrulata
Height5-12 m
Sunlightpieno sole
Watermedia
Soilfresco drenante
Toxicitylievemente tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature-20 a 30 °C
FloweringMar, Apr
IrrigationKeep the soil fresh, especially when young and in summer; avoid waterlogging, which harms the roots.

The Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata), the famous sakura, is an ornamental deciduous tree prized for its spectacular pink or white blossom in early spring, before the leaves. It has a broad, spreading crown and fine autumn colour. It wants full sun and fresh, fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy to about -20 °C and reaches 5-12 metres.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: fresco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When does the Japanese cherry blossom?
In early spring, around March to April: the pink or white flowers open before or with the young leaves and last one to two weeks.
Does the Japanese cherry produce edible fruit?
No: it is an ornamental flowering cherry; the small fruits it sets are not suited to eating, unlike the fruiting cherry.

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