Shirotae flowering Japanese flowering cherry
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae flowering'
RHS AGM (current)
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Spreading / flat-topped
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Foliage color
- Green
- Fall color
- Orange / gold
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Shirotae flowering' Japanese flowering cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae flowering') is a tree for borders, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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, loamy soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It blooms in early to late spring and draws butterflies, bees, and birds. The wide, flat-topped crown turns orange and gold in fall.
Pairs well with Jackmanii clematis, Autumn fern, and Ornamental onion.