Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Yoshino cherry blossoms, or Somei Yoshino, are popular cherry plants. They grow all over Japan except in the northern and central parts of Hokkaido and Okinawa Prefecture. The flowers are oval with five petals in white, a single beautiful color. The blossom season starts in early March and ends in mid-April.
Common Name |
Tokyo Cherry Blossom, Yoshino Cherry
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Plant Type
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Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus × yedoensis
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Yoshino Cherry Blossoms.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Yoshino Cherry Blossoms needs water once every
3 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Yoshino Cherry Blossoms needs about 0.5 L per 3 days. |
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Yoshino Cherry Blossoms to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Yoshino Cherry Blossoms prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Yoshino Cherry Blossoms. |
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Suitability in pots |
40L
Yoshino Cherry Blossoms plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 40L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Yoshino Cherry Blossoms plant. |
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Maximum Height |
358 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
358 Inches or
10 meters
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Color |
Brown
Light Pink
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Yoshino Cherry Blossoms toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also toxic to dogs if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Japanese Garden
Prairie and Meadow
Traditional Garden
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Yoshino Cherry Blossoms, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Native Region |
Find out where the Yoshino Cherry Blossoms plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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Specific Location
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Yoshino Cherry Blossoms can be found all over Japan with the exception of northern Hokkaido and Okinawa. |
