Flowering Yoshino Cherry

About this plant

The Prunus x yedoensis, commonly known as the Yoshino Cherry, is a quintessential sign of spring, gracing landscapes with an unrivaled floral spectacle. This beloved ornamental tree is famous for its prolific bloom of delicate, single white to pale pink flowers that often appear before the leaves, creating a cloud-like effect. Each spring, these blossoms emerge in clusters, transforming the bare branches into a vision of poetic beauty. The short-lived but intense flowering period is a highly anticipated event, making it a focal point in any garden or landscape design. Beyond its stunning spring display, the Yoshino Cherry offers an attractive, spreading canopy that provides dappled shade in summer, and a pleasing architectural form in winter. It's a superb choice for a specimen tree, avenue planting, or as a vibrant addition to a mixed border.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry periods. Prune after flowering to remove damaged or crossing branches and to maintain desired shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can stress the tree.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.