Prunus × yedoensis (synonym Cerasus x yedoensis, also known as Yoshino cherry; Japanese: 染井吉野 somei-yoshino) is a hybrid cherry of unknown origin, probably between Prunus speciosa as father plant and Prunus pendula f. ascendens as mother. It occurs as a natural hybrid in Japan and is now one of the most popular and widely-planted cultivated flowering cherries (sakura) in temperate climates worldwide. (Click here for more details)
PHOTOS
Posted April 16, 2012
CELEBRATING IN PICTURES
On April 16, 2012, Jim Horner of UC Berkeley-Capital Projects and Kaz Abey headed north to Forest Grove, Oregon which is about a one-hour drive west of Portland. Forty trees were tagged to insure availability for planting in November 2012.
VIDEOS
Posted April 16, 2012
PRUNIS YEDOENSIS "AKEBONO"
PICTURE GALLERY
Posted December 20, 2023
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