Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree – 2 to 3 Feet Tall – Grafted Live Plant – 3 Gallon Pot

Overview

Introduce breathtaking spring beauty to your garden with the magnificent Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis ‘Yoshino’). This iconic deciduous tree is celebrated worldwide for its spectacular display of abundant, delicate pale pink to white flowers that blanket its branches in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. Originating from Japan, the Yoshino Cherry is a symbol of renewal and transient beauty, making it a cherished addition to any landscape. Our offering is a 2 to 3 feet tall, healthy grafted live plant, ready to establish itself in your garden and provide years of stunning seasonal interest. It’s an ideal choice for creating a focal point, lining an avenue, or adding an elegant touch to a mixed border.

The ‘Yoshino’ cultivar is particularly prized for its vigorous growth and classic vase-shaped form, which matures into a broad, rounded canopy. Beyond its floral show, the tree provides attractive green foliage throughout the summer, which then transitions to lovely yellow and bronze hues in the fall, extending its ornamental value across multiple seasons. This makes the Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree a versatile and rewarding choice for gardeners seeking both dramatic spring blooms and year-round visual appeal.

Key Benefits

The Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree offers numerous advantages for the home gardener, transforming outdoor spaces with its charm and elegance. Its presence enhances curb appeal and provides a serene, natural aesthetic.

• Spectacular Spring Blooms: Enjoy an unparalleled display of delicate, fragrant pale pink to white flowers that emerge en masse in early spring, creating a cloud-like effect. This profusion of blossoms is truly a sight to behold and marks the arrival of warmer weather.
• Classic Ornamental Value: Beyond its flowers, this tree maintains a graceful vase-shaped canopy that provides shade and structure to the landscape throughout the growing season. Its elegant form is appealing even when not in bloom.
• Seasonal Color Transition: The vibrant green summer foliage provides a lush backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves turn attractive shades of yellow and bronze, adding another layer of visual interest to your garden.
• Attracts Pollinators: The early spring flowers are a valuable nectar source for bees and other early emerging pollinators, supporting local ecosystems and promoting biodiversity in your garden.
• Robust Grafted Plant: Our grafted cherry tree ensures strong growth, disease resistance, and reliable flowering, as grafting produces a more resilient and true-to-type specimen than seed-grown plants. This method also often leads to earlier blooming.
• Low Maintenance Once Established: While requiring initial care, mature Yoshino Cherry trees are relatively low maintenance, making them suitable for busy gardeners looking for high-impact beauty with manageable upkeep.
• Iconic Landscape Feature: The Prunus x yedoensis is a globally recognized symbol of spring, making it a prestigious and beautiful addition that significantly elevates the aesthetic of any property.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree ensures a vibrant display year after year. Proper planting and consistent care in its early years will lead to a strong, healthy, and profusely blooming specimen. These trees thrive in specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat.

For optimal growth and flowering, plant your grafted cherry tree in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. While adaptable to various soil types, avoid heavy clay or excessively sandy soils. If your soil is poor, amend it with compost or other organic material before planting to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and in its first few years, to help establish a strong root system. Young trees require consistent moisture but do not tolerate soggy conditions, which can lead to root rot. Once established, the tree is moderately drought-tolerant, but supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods will benefit its health and bloom production. The flowering cherry care routine should also include mulching around the base of the tree to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering trees, following the product instructions. Pruning should be done in late spring or early summer after the blooming period to remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches and to maintain its desired shape. Avoid heavy pruning in late winter or early spring as this can remove flower buds. The Yoshino Cherry is generally hardy in USDA Zones 5-8. Protect young trees from harsh winter winds in colder zones. Monitor for common pests like aphids and scale, and diseases such as powdery mildew or leaf spot, addressing them promptly with appropriate organic or chemical treatments if necessary. Understanding spring blooming tree requirements is key to success.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree, a live grafted plant, standing approximately 2 to 3 feet tall from the base of the root ball to the top of the plant. It is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-established root system for successful transplanting. When mature, the Yoshino Cherry typically reaches a height of 20-30 feet with a similar spread, forming a beautiful, broad, rounded canopy. It has a moderate to fast growth rate, meaning you won’t have to wait many years to enjoy its full splendor. Expect the first significant blooms to appear within 2-3 years of planting, with the display becoming more impressive as the tree matures. This grafted cherry tree is ready to be planted in your garden upon arrival, offering an excellent foundation for a long-lived and beautiful ornamental tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree is currently 2 to 3 feet tall. When mature, it typically reaches a height of 20-30 feet with a similar spread, creating a substantial and beautiful canopy.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The tree is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, ensuring a healthy and established root system ready for planting in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Yoshino Flowering Cherry is an outdoor tree, best suited for planting in gardens, parks, or as a street tree where it has ample space to grow and thrive.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This tree requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce the most abundant and vibrant blooms.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Once established, the Prunus x yedoensis is relatively low maintenance. It requires consistent watering during establishment and occasional pruning to maintain its shape and health.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your grafted cherry tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit and ready for immediate planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The ideal time to plant your Yoshino Flowering Cherry is in early spring or fall when temperatures are moderate, allowing the tree to establish its root system before extreme weather.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: While young, your tree may produce some blooms, but you can expect significant and show-stopping floral displays within 2-3 years of planting, with the show improving each year.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Yoshino Flowering Cherry is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8. If you are in these zones, it should tolerate winter conditions well. In colder zones, some protection for young trees might be beneficial.
• Q: What is the main benefit of a grafted cherry tree? A: A grafted cherry tree offers several benefits, including faster growth, earlier blooming, and ensuring the tree grows true to the desired cultivar’s characteristics, providing reliable performance and beauty.