Prunus Serrulata Bonsai Tree
The leaves are arranged alternately simple ovate lanceolate 5 13 cm long and 2 5 6 5 cm broad with a short petiole and a serrate or doubly serrate margin d of autumn the green leaves turn yellow red or crimson.
Prunus serrulata bonsai tree. Named after the kanzan meaning cold mountain in japan the prunus serrulata kanzan and can even be used as a bonsai tree. Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation training and care so bonsai tree identification is crucial to take proper care of your tree. Young leaves bronze coloured at. Cherry blossom bonsai blossoms are not just found in japan.
Fastigiate cherry with columnar habit. The smooth bark is chestnut brown with prominent horizontal lenticels. This variety does not produce fruit. Few trees exemplify the spirit of japanese bonsai more than a lovely cherry in bloom.
By angela ryczkowski kwanzan cherry trees prunus serrulata kwanzan are prized across u s. There are about 420 varieties of this species and the prunus serrulata is the most popular. Tree species used often for bonsai. It is a species of cherry native to japan korea and china.
Suited to every style except broom. Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk with a dense crown reaching a height of 26 39 feet. Which unfortunately last only a few weeks in spring. Flowers semi double pale pink.
Cherry flowering prunus serrulata tree type outdoors. Japanese flowering cherry prunus serrulata the japanese cherry is also called the hill cherry the oriental cherry or the east asian cherry. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9 for their attractive double pink flowers. Ornamental tree with small oval pointed serrated edged leaves and spectacular pink white blossoms.
Japanese cherry bonsai prunus serrulata sakura weeping willow bonsai. This belongs to the prunus species of plants which includes peaches plums almonds and apricots. Sekiyama kwanzan or kansan. Each individual blossom is around 6 cm wide and densely filled.
It is also native to china and korea. The smooth bark is chestnut brown with prominent horizontal lenticels. Varieties and cultivars amanogawa. Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk with a dense crown reaching a height of 26 39 feet.