Tai-haku flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

A traditional Japanese flowering cherry, known as the 'Great White Cherry' and notable for its very large single white flowers.

Tai-haku flowering cherry identification images

All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.

USDA identification images for Tai-haku

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

2024 season

22nd March 2024 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

2022 season

24th March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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Origins

Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

Identification

Awards: RHS AGM (current) 1993
Country of origin: Japan
Period of origin: 1700 - 1749
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Flowering month: April
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Gold
Awards: RHS AM 1931
Leaf colour - young: Light copper
Flower size: Large
Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first

Growing

Gardening skill: Beginner
Vigour: Slightly large
Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Growth rate: Fast
Attractive features: Attractive bark
Attractive features: Scented flowers
Soil type: Clay
Site conditions: Occasional flooding
Useful for: Open spaces
Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
Flowering season: Mid-season

Climate

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

Other qualities

Disease resistance: Good

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Tai-haku flowering cherry trees for sale:

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