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Posted 10/31/2022 in Tree

Prunus 'Shirotae'

A small deciduous tree with a spreading flat crown, Prunus 'Shirotae' features pure-white cup-shaped semi-double flowers that bloom in the mid-spring. Flowers contrast with the pale green foliage that mature to dark green before turning attractive shades of red and orange in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Prunus 'Shirotae'
Common Name
Mount Fuji Cherry
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
15-20 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, powdery mildew, root rot, reblight, aphids, scale borers, caterpillars, and beetles

Plant Story

A small deciduous tree with a spreading flat crown, Prunus 'Shirotae' features pure-white cup-shaped semi-double flowers that bloom in the mid-spring. Flowers contrast with the pale green foliage that mature to dark green before turning attractive shades of red and orange in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Prune after flowering. Best flowering in full sun but tolerates part shade.

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