Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen' ~ Shirofugen Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen' ~ Shirofugen Flowering CherryShirofugen Flowering Cherry is a medium sized deciduous tree with a spreading flat topped canopy and branches that may bend downward. Its dense clusters of pink buds that open to near white double flowers with shell pink centers coat the bare branches in early spring. The leaves emerge flushed bronze and turn yellow in fall. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 15 20 Spread: 20 25 Spacing:

Shirofugen Flowering Cherry is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading flat-topped canopy and branches that may bend downward.  Its dense clusters of pink buds that open to near white double flowers with shell pink centers coat the bare branches in early spring. The leaves emerge flushed bronze and turn yellow in fall.  Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem.  Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight.  Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Coneflower, Viburnum

IMAGE: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Prunus serrulata 'Shiro-fugen'

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