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Gyoiko flowering cherry

Prunus
Gyoiko is a pleasing Japanese flowering cherry tree, featuring unusual cream-coloured blossom.

USDA identification images for Gyoiko

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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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Japan
    • Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Flowering month: May
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Flower colour: Cream
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Multiple tints
    • Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Light copper
    • Flower size: Medium

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • Growth rate: Average
    • Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
    • Soil type: Chalky
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
    • Flowering season: Late
    • Spread after 10 years: 4m-6m / 13ft-20ft

    Climate

    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Gyoiko flowering cherry trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

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