Akebono Yoshino Cherry will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Details
Botanical Name
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
Common Name
Akebono Yoshino Cherry
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
25 Feet
Max Spread
25 Feet
Plant Form
- Round
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- Shell Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
In Early Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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