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Cherry, Japanese (Yoshino)

Prunus x yedoensis

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38.8869, -77.0365

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Description:

Fragrant, white-pink flowers; oriental branching pattern; glossy bark; dark-green leaves. Likes full sun, well-drained soil. Grows to 40' to 50'. (zones 5-8) The flowers emerge before the leaves in early spring

Habitat:

Japan

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Flowers of North America
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Eastern North America Trees
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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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