This small tree has an upright greyish brown trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has a dark green oblong pointed leaves and the small white saucer-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Prunus buergerianais naturally found from Japan to Korea growing in woodlands in well drained moist fertile soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This Ornamental Cherry is grown for its upright spreading habit and flowers. It is planted as a lawn specimen in parks and large gardens or used for shade in Japanese gardens. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. this tree is not commonly cultivated outside its native region and may be difficult to obtain. ID 2668

Prunus (PROO-nus) buergeriana(BWER-geh-ree-AH-na)

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