Prunus Serrulata Bonsai Tree

Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk with a dense crown reaching a height of 26 39 feet.

Prunus serrulata bonsai tree. There are about 420 varieties of this species and the prunus serrulata is the most popular. Incredibly pretty when in full bloom the japanese flowering cherry prunus serrulata is primarily grown for its profuse and showy spring blossoms in early or mid spring. Suited to every style except broom. Young leaves bronze coloured at.

Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation training and care so bonsai tree identification is crucial to take proper care of your tree. Cherry blossom bonsai blossoms are not just found in japan. This belongs to the prunus species of plants which includes peaches plums almonds and apricots. Few trees exemplify the spirit of japanese bonsai more than a lovely cherry in bloom.

Japanese cherry bonsai prunus serrulata sakura weeping willow bonsai. Flowers semi double pale pink. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9 for their attractive double pink flowers. The smooth bark is chestnut brown with prominent horizontal lenticels.

The smooth bark is chestnut brown with prominent horizontal lenticels. By angela ryczkowski kwanzan cherry trees prunus serrulata kwanzan are prized across u s. Depending on cultivars the flowers may come in various shades of white and pink and may be single semi double or double. Fastigiate cherry with columnar habit.

This variety does not produce fruit. It is a species of cherry native to japan korea and china. Cherry flowering prunus serrulata tree type outdoors. Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk with a dense crown reaching a height of 26 39 feet.

Named after the kanzan meaning cold mountain in japan the prunus serrulata kanzan and can even be used as a bonsai tree. The leaves are arranged alternately simple ovate lanceolate 5 13 cm long and 2 5 6 5 cm broad with a short petiole and a serrate or doubly serrate margin d of autumn the green leaves turn yellow red or crimson. Japanese flowering cherry prunus serrulata the japanese cherry is also called the hill cherry the oriental cherry or the east asian cherry. Tree species used often for bonsai.

It is also native to china and korea. Varieties and cultivars amanogawa. Ornamental tree with small oval pointed serrated edged leaves and spectacular pink white blossoms. Which unfortunately last only a few weeks in spring.