Comments on: what kind of cherry tree that is native to Japan?

By: James B

James B — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:36:12 +0000

I believe that is the yoshino cherry, it is native to Japan, and is the tree you see in the D.C. area photos. Prunus Yedoensis, is the latin name and it does pretty well in zones 6 through 8 I think. It should do ok in Bute or Big Timber, but outside those areas, it might flounder. It is one of the fastest growers among cherries. There are several other varieties, some might be better suited.

By: protruckdriver71

protruckdriver71 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:59:10 +0000

First question is first web site.
Second is nursery

By: joanna s

joanna s — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:33:08 +0000

there are many different varieties ofcherry trees in japan
the most common ones are somei yashino, and Yamazakura
they typically bloom in early spring and are in bloom for just a few days. the pink blossom is called Kanzan.