Yoshino Flowering Cherry is a broad spreading deciduous tree with an open crown and bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The simple dark green leaves turn yellow with bronze tints in fall. An early spring bloomer, the fragrant white flowers are followed by small bitter black cherries.  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: Photo by Steven Martin, Yoshino Cherry in Bloom