Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree

Few trees create a more breathtaking spring display than the Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree. Famous for its clouds of delicate pale pink and white blossoms, this graceful ornamental tree transforms the landscape each spring into a scene straight out of a painting.

In early spring—often before the leaves appear—Yoshino Cherry trees burst into bloom with thousands of soft, fragrant flowers that cover the branches from trunk to tip. The blossoms create a luminous canopy that seems to glow in the sunlight, making the tree a stunning focal point in yards, gardens, and along driveways.

After the bloom fades, the tree develops attractive green foliage that provides light shade through the summer. In fall, the leaves often turn shades of gold and bronze, adding another season of beauty before winter.

Yoshino Cherry trees are widely admired around the world and are the same variety that famously lines the Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin, where they attract visitors every year during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Elegant, graceful, and unforgettable in bloom, the Yoshino Cherry brings a sense of romance and timeless beauty to any landscape.

Why You'll Love It

• Spectacular clouds of pale pink-white blossoms each spring
• One of the most iconic flowering ornamental trees
• Beautiful branching structure even when not in bloom
• Moderate size perfect for yards and garden landscapes
• A timeless tree associated with classic cherry blossom displays

Tree Details

Botanical Name: Prunus × yedoensis
Mature Height: 30–40 ft
Mature Width: 30–40 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Bloom Time: Early spring
Bloom Color: Pale pink to white

Planting a Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree brings one of the most celebrated spring displays in the world right to your own property—a tree that turns every spring into something truly special.

Tree image shown is a representative AI-generated rendering for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.