Sakura (Prunus serrulata), also known as Japanese Cherry Blossom, is a beloved ornamental flowering tree renowned for its delicate pink blooms and graceful branching. Ideal for garden bonsai and backyard landscapes, it adds seasonal beauty, elegance, and charm to garden beds, patios, balconies, and bonsai collections. Sakura trees are hardy, low-maintenance, and suitable for both decorative and functional landscaping.
Features:
Delicate Pink Blossoms: Produces clusters of fragrant flowers in spring.
Bonsai-Friendly Growth: Can be grown in containers or small spaces as bonsai.
Seasonal Interest: Offers striking springtime color and visual appeal in the garden.
Low Maintenance: Thrives in well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade.
Versatile Planting: Perfect for backyard gardens, bonsai containers, patios, and landscape beds.
Specifications:
Scientific Name:Prunus serrulata
Variety: Serrulata
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental flowering tree
USDA Hardiness Zones: 58
Germination Time: 3060 days (cold stratification recommended)
Optimal Temperature: 6075F (1524C)
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and loamy soils
Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, reduce during dormancy
Planting Season: Early spring or fall
Bloom Season: Spring (MarchApril)
Height: 1525 feet at maturity; dwarf varieties suitable for bonsai
Spacing: 815 feet apart for landscape planting; 610 inches in bonsai containers