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Sweet Cherry, Japanese Flowering Cherry 'Shogetsu'

Prunusserrulata

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

serrulata (ser-yoo-LAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Late-flowering cherry. In late spring to early summer, the 2 in. blooms open a blush-pink then age to white.

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Sweet Cherry, Japanese Flowering Cherry 'Shogetsu'

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