Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree
Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen'
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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.
Plant Highlights
Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Planting a flowering Ornamental tree in the garden is a fantastic way to add accents of color and a whole bucket full of beautiful blooms. However, choosing which color can be difficult; they are all so incredible! White gives the yard a sense of pristine calm, but pink stands out like no other. There's no reason to go back and forth trying to make a decision; choose both!
The Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen') offers a continuously changing show of pinks and whites all through its spring bloom season!
The flower buds appear light pink in color at first and then, over the course of the blooming process, brighten to white. The double blossoms stay white for a while, but not for long! Just as you start longing for a little more color, the blossoms transform into a deep pink with mauve reaching from the center. What a color-changing show!
As if Shirofugen Japanese Flowering Cherry's beauty wasn't enough, this ornamental tree brings pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden each bloom season! Watch as the tree comes alive with the flutter of winged bees in search of a tasty snack.
Not to be outdone, the leaves of this spectacular tree are just as showy! They sprout a crimson-flushed bronze and darken to a lush green during the summer. The leaves make for a fascinating follow-up to the intensely pink blooms of late spring. Once fall arrives, the tree gives you one more color to marvel at as the leaves turn a reddish-orange before finally falling for the year.
Landscape Application:
During the magnificent bloom, few activities are as pleasurable as simply opening the windows and letting the scent of cherry blossoms fill your home. Picking a couple of blooms off the tree and bringing them inside will also give any home an added splash of color and freshness!
There are so many ways to incorporate a Shirofugen Flowering Cherry into a landscape. Of course, a grove of them would be incredible, but planting one by itself as an accent to other trees is just as breathtaking! Try planting one on either side of a driveway or entryway for a lasting first impression on those who visit!
Go ahead and plant this tree by your porches and patios, pathways, and seating areas without the worry that you'll have to deal with messy fruit! The Shirofugen is a sterile Flowering Cherry - so no fruit mess to deal with! Growing 15 - 20 feet in height and spreading 25 - 25 feet wide, you'll gain a gorgeous shade tree for landscaping anywhere in the sun garden!
- Magnificent Color-Changing Blossoms
- Pink Buds, Double White Blooms That Age Mauve
- Attracts Pollinators
- Spreading Flat-Topped Form
- Sterile Flowers - No Fruit!
- Ornamental Specimens, Accent Trees, & Mess-Free Shade
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Keeping this Flowering Cherry tree happy is quite easy. As long as it's planted in a sunny spot (at least 6 hours of direct sun a day) with well-drained soil, then watch Shirofugen thrive! Provide new trees with regular moisture using the Finger Test and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their root system. Once established, it's a plant-it-and-forget-about-it tree that is perfect for the new grower who's just getting started but still wants a showstopper!
Give your tree some shaping, remove crossing branches and winter dieback in the late winter if needed. Flowering tree fertilizer in the spring once you see new growth emerge helps keep your tree flowering at its best!
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Moisture Needs
- Prune Late Winter
- Easy to Care For
Pink, then white, then pink again! Planting a Shirofugen Flowering Cherry tree is a surefire way to make a statement without having to choose a single flower color. Order one for your landscape today from NatureHills.com!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Shirofugen Flowering Cherry get? How tall does a Weeping Cherry tree get?
The Shirofugen Flowering Cherry has a mature height of 15 - 20 feet in height and spreads 25 - 25 feet wide.
Are Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree messy?
While the flowers dropping in the spring and the deciduous leaves falling in the autumn can require a bit of clean up, the Shirofugen Cherry is a sterile fruitless Flowering Cherry tree and has no messy fruit to clean up in the fall.
Do Shirofugen Cherry Trees Like Sun or Shade?
Flowering Cherry Trees flower best in full sun, but in hotter growing zones, they appreciate morning sun and protection from afternoon sun.
Does a Shirofugen Cherry Tree Have Invasive Roots?
The roots of Flowering and Weeping Cherry Trees are not considered invasive or cause problems. For air circulation purposes and to prevent cramped growth, plant your tree at least half its mature width away from structures, foundations, and other trees.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extremely high and low shipping temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Shirofugen Flowering Japanese Cherry for sale here at NatureHills.com!
