Prunus serrulata (Japanese Flowering Cherry / Sakura Tree) 5 to 100 Seeds | £3.49 - £38.99

Prunus serrulata is an incredibly beautiful, deciduous tree, native to Japan, China, Korea and Russia, growing to an eventual height of 15 – 35 ft.

During spring, lovely flowers are produced at the same time as emerging foliage, with five petals in a delicate white colour, often with subtle hints of pink. Thousands of people gather each year in Japan at world-famous cherry blossom festivals, a tradition called ‘Hanami’.

The smooth bark is chestnut-brown, with serrated foliage that transitions from green to shades of yellow, red and crimson during autumn.

Cherry blossoms, which are considered the national flower of Japan, herald the start of spring and symbolise life, good health, and happiness. Often called Sakaru trees, Sakura is the Japanese word for flowering cherry trees and cherry blossom.

Fully hardy to -20°C.  This species is also suitable for growing as a bonsai tree.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Prunus

Species: serrulata

English Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry / Sakura Tree

Plant type: Flowering, deciduous tree

Eventual height: 15- 25 ft

Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial shade

Hardiness: Hardy to  -20 °C

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds and cuttings

Prunus serrulata 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 2 days (change water after 24 hours). Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 8 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at around 20-24°C (68-75°F). Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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