Species of Oriental Cherry

Ornamental Cherry Family
SpeciesSize and BloomBasic Requirements
Kwansan Cherry (Prunus x serrulataAt 20 years height is 12’ and spread is 12’. Mature height is 15 to 25’with a spread of 15 to 20’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones 5 through 8; ; Sun; moist, well drained soil;
Flowers are pink, white, single or double in early May
Yoshino Cherry. (Prunus x yedoensis)At 20 years height is 12’ and spread is 12’. Mature height is 25 to 35’ with a spread of 25 to 35’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones 5B through 8A; ; Sun; moist, well drained soil;
White to pink flowers in early spring
Purple Leaved Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena)Mature height is 7 to 14’ with a spread of 7 to 10’. Annual growth rate less than 12’Zones 2 through 8’ ; Sun; moist, well drained soil;
White to slightly pink blooms in early spring
Sargent Cherry (Prunus sargentii)At 20 years height is 25/ with a spread of 25’. Mature height is 25 to 40’ with a spread of 20 to 35’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones (4) 5 through 7 (8A);
Pink to deep pink blooms in late April or Early MayFull sun; tolerates clay; sand; loam; acidic; slightly alkaline; well-drained soils; high drought tolerance.
Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella)Mature height is 20 to 30’ with a spread of 15 to 25’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones 4 through 8’; Sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates heat and clay soil
Flowers are pink, white, single, semi-double, and double in late March or early April
Amur Chokecherry (Prunus maackii)At 20 years height is 20’ and spread is 20’. Mature height is 25 to 35’ with a spread of 25 to 35’. Annual growth rate is 12 to 18”Zones (2B) 3 through 6; ; Sun; moist, well drained soil;
White blooms in April or May
Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa )Mature height is 6 to 10’ with a spread of 12 to 15’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones (2B) 3 through through 7A; Sun or part shade;
Flowers pale pink to white in early spring
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)Mature height is 55’ with a spread of 30’. Growth rate 12 to 18”Zones 3 through 9; ; Sun; moist, well drained soil;
White flowers in mid spring

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