Akebono Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Thornless, and Attracts pollinators
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
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FragrantYes
Growing Zones 5-8
Clouds of blossoms! There are Flowering Cherry Trees and then there are Akebono Yoshino Flowering Cherry Trees (Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono')! Imagine walking through a grove of trees boasting some of the most amazing clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms you've ever seen!
Commonly known as the Flowering Cherry tree with the largest blossoms, Akebono bursts into clouds of blooms each spring before leaves develop! You won't miss the leaves because, with its masses of large, soft pink, semi-double flowers, the branches won't even be visible! It may be hard to paint the mental picture but it's oh-so-easy to accomplish! Akebono will amaze you in any garden today!
As the lightly fragrant flowers bloom their course, the leaves begin to sprout a lush, deep green that turns the flowering masterpiece, into a lovely shade tree for the rest of the season. As summer fades to fall, the leaves will put on a show themselves as they turn a golden yellow with orange highlights each fall.
The shape of this sizable Cherry Tree starts with a more upright form when young and quickly turns into a symmetrical stunner with a rounded crown and dense foliage.
Landscape Application:
The Akebono Flowering Cherry is often used for an early spring pop of color in larger landscapes. As a solitary (and extraordinary) specimen, or breathtaking as a mass planting but is also just as beautiful when planted in groupings and groves throughout smaller urban settings.
Either way, making sure this tree is somewhere it can be admired is an absolute must!
This deciduous beauty will surely bring curious onlookers each spring wondering how you've managed to grow such an incredible tree so full of blossoms. This curiosity won't be limited to just neighbors - butterflies and hummingbirds will flutter from near and far for a chance to snack on the tasty nectar of the cherry blossoms!
- Enormous Baby Pink Fragrant Blossoms
- Dramatic Spring Display Covers Branches Entirely
- Wonderfully Fragrant - Attracts Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Lush Green Foliage & Golden Yellow/Orange Fall Color
- Specimens, Focal Point Groupings, Mass Planting & Handles Urban Sites
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For such a magnificent Flowering Cherry, the caretaking required is minimal. Simply plant somewhere in full sun with well-drained soil and Akebono will thrive! It'll even tolerate light drought conditions once established! Use the Finger Test and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their root system for best results.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Moisture Needs
- Prune Late Winter
- Easy to Grow
When it comes to cherry blossoms, bigger is better! The flowers on the Akebono Yoshino Flowering Cherry are definitely bigger and better! Add one or more to any landscape to create an explosion of color each spring. Order one today!
