Shizuka - Fragrant Cloud flowering cherry

Prunus

A Japanese flowering cherry with large fragrant bright white blossom, and strong autumn colours.

Also known as

Matsumae-Shizuka

Shizuka - Fragrant Cloud flowering cherry identification images

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USDA identification images for Shizuka - Fragrant Cloud

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

Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Country of origin: Japan
Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Flowering month: May
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Gold
Leaf colour - young: Light copper
Flower size: Large

Growing

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

Climate

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

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Shizuka - Fragrant Cloud flowering cherry trees for sale:

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