In The Southeast U.S. most ornamental flowering cherry trees (Prunus spp.) are challenged by summer heat and humidity. ‘Yoshino Cherry’ (Prunus x yedoensis) continues to be the top performer in the group (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). In 1912, the Japanese government gifted the United States 3000 Yoshino flowering cherries. In the years that followed, Yoshino […]
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Yoshino Flowering Cherry Is Southern Favorite
Posted by Hugh on March 21st, 2014
Posted in acidic soil, compact tree, Flowering, Fragrant, mulching, Pruning, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, Winter bark, winter hardiness, Yoshino cherry (Prunus) 
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