Beni-yutaka flowering cherry

Prunus

Beni-yutaka is a pink blossom tree, which also features attractive red autumnal leaves.

Beni-yutaka flowering cherry identification images

All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.

USDA identification images for Beni-yutaka

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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France

Richard Borrie in Objat,

Spring blossom records for this variety

2022 season

23rd March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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Origins

Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

Identification

Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Country of origin: Japan
Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
Flower colour: Pink - dark
Leaf colour: Green
Flowering month: April
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Leaf colour - young: Green
Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red
Flower size: Medium
Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first

Growing

Gardening skill: Average
Vigour: Average vigour
Growth habit: Upright
Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Growth rate: Average
Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
Attractive features: Scented flowers
Soil type: Chalky
Soil type: Clay
Pruning: Light prune
Flowering season: Mid-season
Spread after 10 years: 3m-4m / 10ft-13ft

Climate

Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Beni-yutaka flowering cherry trees for sale:

Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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Pippin Trees United Kingdom
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