This small deciduous tree has an upright habit with spreading arching branches that form a rounded crown. It produces masses of pale pink cup-shaped fragrant flowers in a raceme before the dark green oval leaves in early spring. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Prunus x yedoensis is a hybrid of Prunus speciosa x Prunus x subhirtella and is found in Japan growing in moderately fertile moist well-drained soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. Wind protection is advisable during the flowering period. 

Yoshino Cherry is a very attractive small tree is grown for its flowers and autumn colour. It is used as a lawn specimen for medium size gardens or in parks. It is also planted in avenues as a street tree establishing in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for mountain or coastal regions and is commonly used in Japanese gardens. ID 1648

Prunus (PROO-nus) x yedoensis (ye-do-EN-sis)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family