Prunus spachiana Usuzumi

Usuzumi Cherry

Usuzumi cherry forms a rounded crown with branches that rise gracefully from the trunk. Its single flowers open white and fade toward gray as they age.

Trees propagated from the historic Usuzumi cherry in Japan grow in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. The National Park Service describes this form as reaching about 40 feet tall.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

40 ft

Width

30'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No