The Mt. Fuji flowering cherry (also known as 'Shirotae') is a stunning ornamental tree known for its spectacular display of double white flowers in spring. It typically grows 15-25 feet tall with a broad, flat-topped spreading crown that can be wider than it is tall. The name 'Shirotae' means "white cloth" in Japanese, referring to its snow-white blossoms that appear to blanket the branches. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils.
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East Asia |
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Height: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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 Monrovia, Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry Tree, Doreen Wynja.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
