Yoshino Cherry - Prunus x yedoensis

Yoshino Cherries offer an amazing show of light-pink/white flowers in the Spring that are most recognized for their beautiful displays throughout Washington D.C.. Yoshino cherries are graceful ornamental trees with a beautiful, spreading, broad canopy. Flowers are followed by small black cherries which are bitter to humans but loved by birds. Foliage turns yellow with bronze tints in the fall. They are a great tree due to their beautiful canopy, beautiful flowers and great fall color. Also of note, cherry trees can handle Long Island's salty coastal conditions.   Additional Information:   Latin Name: Prunus x yedeonsis Plant Type: Tree Shrub Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun to Part Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 25-35 Feet Mature Width: 20-30 Feet Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: Spring Flower Colors: Pale Pink/ White Hardiness Zone: Zone 5-8 Habit: Rounded Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Additional attribute: Bird Friendly Fall Interest Ornamental Fruit Attracts Butterflies Landscape Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Specimen, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden