Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae' (Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry)
Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae' (Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry)
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Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' (Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry) is a beautiful deciduous ornamental tree prized for its abundant display of large, fragrant white flowers in spring. The soft pink buds open to semi-double or double white blooms, creating a spectacular canopy against the tree's dark branches. Its fresh green, finely serrated foliage develops through the warmer months before turning attractive yellow, orange and reddish tones in autumn, providing additional seasonal interest.
With its graceful vase-shaped form and strongly spreading horizontal branches, Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' (Mt Fuji Flowering Cherry) makes an elegant feature tree for gardens, lawns, avenues and larger landscape settings. Its spectacular white spring flowering, attractive branching structure and colourful autumn foliage make it an excellent choice for creating a refined seasonal focal point with strong ornamental appeal.
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Mature height
6–8 m
Mature width
6–8 m
Spacing
5–7 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Fragrant semi-double white flowers; bronze new foliage maturing to green; golden and orange autumn foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low to moderate; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Water regularly during establishment.
Root System
Non-invasive, moderately spreading root system suited to gardens and landscape plantings with adequate space.