This deciduous tree has a short reddish brown trunk with spreading branches that form a open rounded crown. It has dark green oblong toothed leaves and the small white cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters profusely from mid to late spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Prunus jamasakura is naturally found from Japan to Korea and extending to China growing in woodlands on the coast and in the lower mountains. It prefers a moist well-drained fertile soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Hill Cherry is grown for its upright spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in parks and large gardens for shade, or as a specimen tree in a Japanese garden and is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 2680

Prunus(PROO-nus)jamasakura (jah-mah-SAH-koo-rah)

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