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Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry
Akebono Flowering Cherry

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Akebono Cherry Tree

Akebono Cherry Tree

Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’ ('Daybreak')

Regular price $179.95
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Plant Type
Tree
Seasonality
Deciduous
Mature height
15-30 ft.
Mature Width
20-30 ft.
Height
20-30 ft.
Sun exposure
Full Sun
Watering
Occasional
Growth Rate
Moderate
Grows Well in Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Flowering Season
Spring
Attracts Wildlife
Pollinators, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Characteristics
Flowering, Fragrant, Fall Foliage, Deer Resistant
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Description

Akebono Flowering Cherry is a stunning example of ornamental, fruitless cherry trees. With its beautiful pale pink blossoms, fall color, and year-round interest, it’s easy to see why it is the perfect addition to any California landscape. Its spreading, arching crown and impressive size make it an excellent shade or accent tree. When grouped together or lining a walkway or driveway, Akebono Flowering Cherry trees create a breathtaking display.

Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’, also known as Akebono Yoshino Cherry, Daybreak Yoshino Cherry and ‘Amerika’, is a moderately growing deciduous tree that reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide. In spring, a profusion of lightly fragrant, single pale pink flowers, which fade to white, appear in clusters of 2 to 5. Tender, reddish-bronze leaves emerge in spring, maturing into a glossy medium green by summer. In fall, the flowering cherry puts on a spectacular display of golden yellow and orange foliage. Under optimal conditions, ‘Akebono’ grows 1.5 to 2 feet per year.

Plant Care

Planting - Akebono Flowering Cherry trees can tolerate clay, loam, sandy, acidic, alkaline, occasionally wet, and well drained soils. Plant in a location that receives full sun, with at least 8 hours of sunlight per day.

Watering - Water regularly, especially during the first few years after planting until your tree establishes a good root system. Once established, adjust the watering frequency as needed, keeping in mind that they do not tolerate over-watering or standing water. Applying a rich organic mulch around the base of the tree will help retain soil moisture and encourage healthy growth.

Pruning - Requires minimal maintenance. Prune as needed to remove damaged or overgrown branches or to maintain the desired shape.

Winter Hardiness - Hardy to -10°F, and grows best in USDA zones 5-8, Prunus x yedoensis ’Akebono’ can be grown with extra care in zone 9 and 10.

FAQs

What are the differences between the ‘Akebono’ and ‘Kwanzan’ flowering cherry varieties?

'Akebono' produces single, pale pink blossoms that fade to white and bloom earlier in spring in clusters of 2 to 5.

'Kwanzan' features double, clear pink blossoms with about $30 petals, blooming a little later in heavy, pendulous clusters of 3 to 5.

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