ornamental cherry
Prunus serrula
USDA zones5 to 6
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Pyramidal
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Ornamental cherry (Prunus serrula) is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows in a pyramidal shape and reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and wide at a moderate pace. White flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Bloodgood Japanese maple, Heather, and Autumn fern.
Native range
Western China.