Autumnalis Cherry 1-1.5" caliper
Overview: A Prunus grown for its light pink, semi-double blooms.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar, generally 15–25 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun for the best bloom
Flowering season: Spring, before or as the leaves emerge
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8
Water needs: Average; consistent moisture in well-drained soil, with good air circulation to reduce disease
Special features: Unusual among flowering cherries for blooming intermittently in fall and winter in addition to its main spring show. A deciduous flowering ornamental tree valued for its spectacular but brief spring bloom; typically shorter-lived than shade trees (roughly 15–20 years); susceptible to borers and canker, so avoid wounding the trunk
Wildlife value: Bees and other early-season pollinators
Botanical name: Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Category: Shrubs & Trees