Cherry – Prunus serrulata

Common Name: Cherry, Oriental Cherry

Botanical Name: Prunus serrulata, PROO-nus ser-u-LAH-ta

Decorative Life: 5-16 days.

Flower Color: Pink, White

Availability: Spring, Winter

• Member of the Rosaceae (rose family).
• Native to Eastern Asia, Japan.
• Common relatives include apple, plum, potentilla, pear, strawberry and rose.

• Has small, delicate flowers along woody branches.
• Stems are cut to various lengths in the bud stage.
• Plant is a deciduous tree, classed as a dicotyledon.
• Flowers can have a slight fragrance.

Unknown but mid to upper 30sF should be fine.

• Prunus is the classical name for plum.
• The specific epithet name “serrulata” means somewhat serrate, in reference to the saw-toothed margin of the leaves.
• The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology list this species as an allergy-safe pollen producing plant.
• Cut dormant branches can be forced into bloom by immersing them in 82 F water for 12 hours, then placing them upright in opening solution at 59-64 F and high humidity for 1-3 weeks.