Beni-yutaka flowering cherry
Prunus 'Beni-yutaka flowering'
RHS AGM (current)
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink - dark
- Fall color
- Orange / red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Beni-yutaka flowering' cherry (Prunus 'Beni-yutaka flowering') is a tree for use as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has an upright habit and dark pink blooms in early to late spring. The leaves turn orange and red in fall.
Pairs well with Bridal wreath spiraea, Shasta daisy, and Autumn fern.