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Prunus serrulata
Japanese Cherry
Prunus · Rosaceae
Prunus serrulata or Japanese cherry is a species of cherry tree that grows wild in Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam. The term also refers to a cultivar produced from Prunus speciosa (Oshima cherry), a cherry tree endemic in Japan.
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Classification
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
Common name
Japanese Cherry
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Prunus serrulata belongs to the Prunus genus within the Rosaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Kanzan'
'Mt Fuji'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Japanese Cherry.
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Further reading
- 01Prunus serrulata taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service