North Japanese Hill Flowering Cherry is a deciduous ornamental tree that reaches a stately 25 feet tall, celebrated primarily for its stunning spring blossoms and dramatic seasonal foliage transitions. Hardy in zones 6 through 9, this Prunus sargentii variety produces delicate single pink flowers in spring, followed by small pea-sized fruits that add visual interest as the season progresses. The tree's new growth emerges in rich reddish or bronze tones before maturing into glossy dark green, then blazing into brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows come autumn. While technically bearing edible fruit, gardeners prize this tree more for its ornamental presence and its particular affinity for maritime climates.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-9
300in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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New foliage unfurls in striking reddish-bronze before deepening to a lustrous dark green, creating a color progression that continues through fall with dramatic shades of red, orange, and yellow. The single pink flowers appear on 1-inch pedicels in spring, offering delicate beauty before the tree settles into its sturdy presence. At 25 feet mature height with a broad spread, it commands attention as a specimen tree without overwhelming smaller gardens. The combination of refined spring blooms, reliable hardiness to zone 6, and exceptional autumn color makes it particularly suited to maritime garden settings where its growth habit thrives.
This tree serves primarily as an ornamental specimen, valued for its four-season interest: bronze-red spring growth, pale pink flowers, summer greenery, and fiery autumn foliage. While it produces small fruits typical of ornamental cherries, these are generally too small to harvest for culinary use, making the tree's primary contribution one of aesthetic beauty rather than food production. In maritime climates, where this variety is specifically recommended to grow, it functions as a reliable, showy focal point for spring gardens.
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Transplant young trees outdoors in spring or fall when soil is workable. Select a site with full sun exposure and ensure soil drains well with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Space trees far enough apart to accommodate their broad mature spread of approximately 25 feet.
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