Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Shirofugen Flowering Cherry Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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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 and fragrance weren'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 pollinators 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 that sweet fragrance, along with adding a splash of color!
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 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
- Delightfully Fragrant - 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 extreme high and low 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!
