Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono': Daybreak Yoshino Cherry: ENH-682/ST524, 2/2014

Abstract

Yoshino Cherry grows moderately fast to 25 feet tall and a bit wider, has beautiful bark marked with prominent lenticels but is a relatively short-lived tree. It has upright branching when young forming more horizontal branching with age, making it ideal for planting along walks and over patios. The white to soft pink flowers which occur in early spring before the leaves develop are sometimes damaged by late frosts or very windy conditions. This is one of the species (along with `Kwanzan' Cherry) in Washington, DC, which makes such a show each spring. Original publication date November 1993.