Prunus japonica
Korean Cherry
Korean bush cherry is a compact deciduous shrub native to parts of China and Korea. Pink-to-white flowers appear along slender branches in early to mid spring, followed by small red cherries later in the season. Green leaves turn yellow to orange in fall.
Plant in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Its rounded form suits a border, informal low hedge or container.
Grower reference size
Height: 2-4 feet
Width: 2-4 feet
- Plant type
- Flowering Deciduous Shrub
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Width
- 2-4 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 4–8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early Spring, Spring
- Flower color
- Pink, White
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Orange, Yellow
- Fruit color
- Red
- Soil
- Slightly Acidic, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Container, Hedge
- Shape
- Compact, Rounded
- Bark
- Smooth
- Fruit
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
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