Prunus

Japanese cherry 'Asano' is a Japanese cherry cultivar identified by its pink pom-pom blooms that have up to 100 petals each! It is named after the legendary warrior and feudal lord Naganori Asano, who became famous in 1701 after a confrontation with a court official.

The chinese plum 'Toka' cultivar is a cross between the apricot of China and the American plum. It produces a fruit that is larger than a plum and the color of an apricot, with the fragrance of the apricot and the sweetness and juiciness of the plum. Its flower color is white, and the fruit is technically classified as an apricot.

Prunus incamp cv. Okame is a deciduous shrub of the genus Rosaceae and a cultivar of cherry. Created by the British cherry researcher Collingwood Ingram who crosses Kanhizakura and Mamezakura. The name comes from Okame. Single bloom of pale red. The feature is that the flower is facing down. It blooms early and its flowering period is from late winter to early spring. It blooms earlier than Yoshino cherry tree depending on the area. In addition Akamezakura of Daihoonji Temple (Senbon Shakado) in Kyoto is a nickname for a single tree. The variety is weeping cherry which is unrelated to this variety. In the Nebukawa district of Odawara city we are working on regional revitalization by creating cherry blossom villages centering on this variety.

Cerasus × sieboldii 'Matsumae‐hayazaki' (Cerasus × sieboldii 'Matsumae‐hayazaki') is a specific, cross-bred subspecies of cherry blossom, and quite rare. This shrub flowers spectacularly in springtime, with blossoms that last only a couple of weeks. The oldest known specimen of this particular hybrid grows on the grounds of Kozen Temple in Matsumae, Japan, where it is a major tourist attraction for its age and beauty.

Apricot 'Blenheim' is a popular cultivated tree that produces apricots that ripen in late summer. This cultivar is self-pollinating and does better in colder climates than other apricot trees. As it blooms in spring, the flowers can change colors from pink to white, and the tree can serve as an ornamental addition to any garden.

A golden jubilee marks a 50-year celebration, and this peach yields a golden-yellow fruit that is worthy of such an event. Peach 'Golden Jubilee' has been bred for its especially large crops of sweet and tender, top-quality peaches. This self-pollinating hybrid dates from 1926 but is still a very popular and widely grown peach tree,

Apricot 'Harcot' is an apricot that produces particularly luscious fruit with a rich and sweet flavor. These fruits are small to medium-sized when compared to other apricots. This cultivar is also notable for its dense springtime clusters of sweet-smelling pink flowers. This fast-fruiting tree is a popular garden feature both for its attractiveness and its harvest.

Yae-benitoranowo is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cherry blossom is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cerasus serrulata 'Sphaerantha' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Taoyame sakura is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

It blooms twice a year in early spring and around fall. There are more than ten flowers with pale red edges on the petals. The calyx is shaped like a red basin. New buds will grow out at the flowering stage in spring especially when the flowers are bigger in spring. The tree height can reach about 5 m. Due to its characteristics of autumn blooming sometimes autumn red-leaved trees are planted on the edges so as to enjoy cherry blossoms and the falling of autumn leaves.

The apricot 'Early Golden' is a cultivar from the Prunus genus. This apricot tree produces delicious and versatile fruit. The apricot 'Early Golden' is a self-pollinator. In addition to producing amazing fruit, this tree also has beautiful white/pink blossoms in the spring. Its name likely comes from the color of the fruit and when it ripens.

Prunus 'Takenakae' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus serrulata 'Contorta' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Atami Sakura is a type of early-opening cherry tree with a cultivation center in Atami City. It is also known as Atami's early opening.

Prunus serrulata 'Beni‐shigure' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus serrulata 'Erecta' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus serrulata 'Fasciculata' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

The tree is a mesophanerophyte with a height of about 5 m, and its branches are umbrella-shaped and extend laterally. It has large flowers that will form a cluster and droopy. It is double-flowered, with pale red petals that have red edges and white center. It blooms later than Yoshino cherry, and the leaves will begin to grow out during the flowering period. The number of pistils is either one or two, which sometimes phyllody. It is popular because of its beautiful flowers and is suitable for planting in spacious areas due to its large branches.

Cerasus spachiana 'Pleno-rosea' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cerasus serrulata 'Kirin' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cerasus serrulata 'Ojochin' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Shirotae Sakura is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cherry 'Taihaku' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Since the mother plant is Yoshino cherry, it has the characteristics of the winter-flowering cherry. Similar to Yoshino cherry, it has an umbrella tree shape, but slightly smaller. Its flowering period is about the same as that of Yoshino cherry, and the shape of the flower is similar. The petals are dark pink with a layered texture and are generally brighter in color.

Komatsu-otome cherry is a cultivated species from the winter-flowering cherry. Its scientific name is Cerasus spachiana 'Komatsu Otome'. The flowering period is earlier than that of Yoshino cherry, with five petals but slightly smaller, and the flower color is light pink. It is named because its original plant is planted near the bronze statue of Prince Akihoto of the Komatsu palace in Ueno Park. In addition to Ueno Park, Komatsu-otome cherry is also cultivated in the front garden of the Hanzōmon National Theatre.

Cerasus × nikaii 'Midori-yoshino' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Chinese plum 'Methley' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Chinese plum 'Ozark Premier' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus 'Merryweather Damson' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus 'Little Pink Perfection' is a small Japanese flowering cherry tree with ascending branches that bloom clusters of perfect pink flowers. The flowers burst from red buds and develop 28-32 petals each. The foliage changes from bronze at youth to green to red or orange in the fall.

Prunus 'Kiku' is a small flowering cherry tree that blooms clusters of pink flowers that contain up to 125 petals. The serrated foliage changes from bronze at youth to green throughout adulthood. ‘Kiku-Shidare-Sakura’ means ‘Weeping Chrysanthemum Cherry’ in Japanese and refers to its branches that arch downward.

Japanese cherry 'Snow Fountains' is a small, compact tree with a weeping habit that is covered with an abundance of snow-white flowers. It is a cultivar of Prunus serrulata, introduced in 1985 by Lake County Nursery in Perry, Ohio. The cultivar is named for its fountain shape and white blooms. It makes a stunning display planted as an ornamental tree in a garden.

Cherry blossom (Cerasus jamasakura) grows in temperate forests and mountainous areas. It has been planted in ornamental gardens and is culturally significant in its native range, featuring in poetry dating back to the eighth century. Human parallels are often drawn with this plant due to its seventy-year lifespan. The seeds and shoots of cherry blossom can be toxic when ingested.

Small deciduous tree with the shape of an umbrella. It is capable of hosting life and growing roots on the trunk. The flower buds are red and bloom from late winter to early spring. Umbels usually comes with 5 flowers but sometimes 4-6-flowered. 5 double-flowered petals 2.5 to 3 cm in diameter. The color of the flowers ranges from dark red to reddish-purple or pale red. It does not exude any fragrance but the flowers bloom elegantly the buds are formed one after another making it difficult to scatter. Hence the flowering period is very long. In full bloom it is worth enjoying the gorgeous figure. There are five petals about 1.2 cm in length. The flower shape is oval or ovate with a cut at the top of the petal. The petals are curved inward and the flowers are cup-shaped in general. The calyx tube is glabrous cup-shaped with an open tip. The length is about 4 mm. Triangular sepals hairy margin. Bracts with roughly 1 to 2 mm long. The pedicel is about 7 mm while the small pedicel is about 6 to 10 mm with a small amount of hair which can be distinguished from other varieties of Taiwan cherry. Unable to produce fruit due to sterility. The leaves are oval or obovate about 10 cm long and 5 to 6 cm wide. Round base double serrated sharp tip. Glossy dark green on the front and light green on the back. Petiole 5 to 8 mm long.

Japanese cherry 'Taihaku' offers spectacular cherry blossoms that open from pink buds and become snow-white from mid to late spring. The 5-petaled flowers emerge together with the red-bronze leaves. This is a cultivar of Prunus serrulata. The word Taihaku is Japanese and means ‘Great White.' Gardeners favor this cultivar for its ornamental appeal.

A winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit, japanese cherry 'Shirotae' is renowned for its profuse number of pure white, semidouble blooms. Sweetly fragrant and compact in size, this variant was cultivated as a hybrid and named after a Japanese white cloth. Japanese cherry 'Shirotae' is beloved for its abundance of flowers, ease of care, and manageable size.

The amur chokecherry is a cherry tree with white flowers and red edible fruit commonly used in jams and jellies. These trees have shallow, lateral root systems. They should be planted at least 6 to 8 m away from concrete structures such as porches, sidewalks, and patios. Otherwise, the roots can damage the concrete as they grow.

The flowering season is spring. It has 5 single-flowered petals with the color from white to pale red. The flowers are very small with the size of 1 to 2 cm. Unlike other species flowers bloom downward. It's not as big as a tree even when its bigger size is 10 m tall. Interestingly even when it's about 1 m tall it will still bloom. It is believed that this feature has evolved so that future generations can stay in subalpine zones that are difficult to grow due to nutrition and climate. Therefore it can grow in the subalpine zone which is more cold-resistant than the common cherry blossoms. The bark is light gray and the branches are long and thin. The leaves are oval with deep notches on the edges (featured with serrated blade). The fruit is red and black when ripe. It seems to be pretty suitable to grow as a garden tree or bonsai because it has the characteristics of flowering and not growing up. It is very cold-resistant and can withstand a temperature of -20 ℃.

Siberian apricot is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

The sweet cherry 'Bing' tree offers bright green leaves, spectacular white flowers, and deep garnet-black fruits. It is a cultivar of Prunus avium, created in 1875 as a crossbred graft from the Black Republican cherry. The breeder was Seth Lewelling and he named it after his Manchurian foreman Ah Bing. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in your fruit garden.

The dwarf russian almond is a super-hardy flowering shrub that's adapted to the harsh climate of Siberia. Thanks to its hardiness and frost resistance, this shrub is often used as a rootstock for other species. Its ornamental value comes from its charming pink blossoms.

European dwarf cherry (Prunus fruticosa) produces a fruit that is sour but edible and is used to make jams and preserves. The tree is grown ornamentally and makes a good hedge or windbreak because of its dense growth. It is a hardy tree that is also used for grafting in the development of cultivars.

Chinese bush peach is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Apricot 'Garden Aprigold' is an upright dwarf Apricot variety which grows to a fraction of the height of other cultivars (just 1.2 meters). The name refers to the golden-orange apricot fruits that can be harvested in mid to late summer. Gardeners particularly like this cultivar for its small size, meaning it can be planted in pots.

Apricot 'Tomcot' is a French apricot cultivar bred primarily for its reliability and heavy crop of unusually large orange-red fruit. With better dependability and larger fruit than the parent tree, this apricot cultivar is one of the most popular worldwide. It was developed during the 1970s at Washington State University by Dr. T.K. Toyama.

The cherry plum 'Pissardii' usually retains its scientific name but is also sometimes known as the black cherry plum because of its unique black-purple coloring. This cultivar is used in gardens for its decorative foliage and white flowers, which usually bloom in early spring.

Flowering almond 'Sinensis' differs from its parent plant because of its double pink flowers and glossy green foliage. Cultivated as a dwarf almond hybrid, this cultivar was named after its indigenous region in China. Flowering almond 'Sinensis' is the most popular flowering almond due to its year-round ornamental value, hardiness, and ease of care.

Cherry laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus 'Multiplex' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Sweet cherry 'Plena' is distinct for its many-petaled white flowers. A cultivar of Prunus avium, its name comes from the Latin word for “full,” referring to its abundant springtime bloom. Though a relative of the cherries we eat, this ornamental tree does not produce fruit but is instead prized for its showy white flowers and contrasting deep red bark.

Apricot 'Chinese' is a self-pollinating cultivar of the common apricot originating from China. It is a hardy version of the plant and is perfect for places that experience late frosts. It fruits in early summer - earlier than most apricots.

European plum 'Victoria' is a variety of plum named after the British Queen Victoria. This cultivar is characterized by uncommonly large ovoid fruits which arrive in abundance. European plum 'Victoria' is self-fertile and so can be grown in a garden as an individual tree and still produce fruit.

Prunus 'Umineko' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Japanese bird cherry is a deciduous tree of Rosaceae. Its Japanese name comes from the grooved board used in ancient tortoise shell divination. It can be distinguished from the similar Inu cherry, its inflorescence branches with leaves.

European plum 'Marjorie's Seedling' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus 'Snow Showers' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Sand cherry (Prunus pumila) is a member of the rose family. You’ll find it in places where’s there’s lots of sand, such as beaches and dunes. Purplish fruit makes an appearance in summer after the blooms fall off. You can eat these cherries, but they’re not as tasty as other kinds. Another name for this species is dwarf sand plum.

Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa) is a popular ornamental shrub, prized for its showy blossom and exfoliating bark which offers multi-seasonal interest. This elegant shrub doubles as a safe haven for feathered creatures from predators. Its fragrant flowers and scarlet fruit serve as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

The yoshino cherry is native to Japan and produces small black fruits and characteristic white-pink blooms in the spring that give off a peculiar faint almond fragrance. A batch of these trees were famously gifted to the United States by the government in Tokyo and now stand in Washington D.C.

Black cherry (Prunus serotina) is a medium-sized, deciduous forest tree native to the Americas, but also naturalized in parts of Europe. It features inflorescence with small white blooms that become clusters of dark cherries, edible when pitted. Mature trees have gray-to-black, distinctly crackled bark. The glossy leaves are poisonous to livestock. It is a highly reproductive pioneer species with invasive potential.

The mexican plum tree can range in height from 4.5 to 12 mtall. It is a beautiful display in the spring when it is covered with fragrant white or pale pink flowers, which ripen into dark red or purple fruit in the fall. The mexican plum is edible, but the flavor can vary wildly based on growing conditions.

Pin cherry is a pioneer species of cherry tree related to chokecherry and black cherry trees. As its name suggests, pin cherries are tiny cherries that grow in pairs. The sour cherries are edible, although they do not contain much ‘meat.’ They are best used in preserves due to their small size.

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a fruit-bearing plant species native to Asia. Although the genus name, "Prunus," means plum, the fruits of this tree are actually apricots. The seeds are occasionally used as substitutes for almonds because they share a similar shape and nutty taste. The apricot has been cultivated by humans for centuries, and was even discovered in the remains of ancient Armenian settlements.

Prunus domestica is a small deciduous tree and the most common orchard plum in Europe and other regions of the world. It is a hybrid species that had most likely evolved from the wild Cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera. The fruit is elongated, fleshy, and usually sweet. Dried fruits of european plum are called prunes.

American plum (Prunus americana) is a fruit bearing plant species native to the eastern and central United States and Canada. It is similar to the Canadian plum, but the two species can be distinguished. The fruit of the american plum is a bright red, while the fruit of the Canadian plum is yellow.

Cherry plum ( Prunus cerasifera ) is a deciduous small tree or a shrub native to Southern Europe and Western Asia. It is one of the most common wild fruits of its native region, producing numerous, rounded, yellow, red, or burgundy-colored, sweet, juicy fruit in summer and autumn. Cherry plum is also used as an ornamental tree, and as rootstock for other Prunus species.

The chickasaw plum is a beneficial deciduous tree with a tasty fruit that can be eaten raw or in preserves and desserts. The chickasaw plum makes a beautiful ornamental tree for landscaping with fragrant flowers that are attractive to pollinators and butterflies.

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an evergreen species of cherry, commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is a shrub or a small tree with characteristic glossy, dark green leaves with a leathery texture. Leaves and seeds of cherry laurel contain toxic compounds, which can cause serious poisoning if ingested.

Sweet cherry is a well-known species to fruit lovers worldwide. This stone fruit varies in flavor from sweet to tart, depending on the specific cultivar. Sweet cherry is also used for lumber and is a preferred wood type for furniture.

Petal color: Pale red to purplish-red. Flower shape: single-flowered petal. The flower size: medium to large. Tree shape: oval. The diameter of the flower is 3 to 4.5 cm. The color is pale red, but it is darker than the white species (such as Yoshino cherry, etc.). Cerasus jamasakura is a deciduous tree, 7 to 15 m high. It can grow to about 20 m. The branches grow near the base, and the length of branches ranges from 7 to 15 m. The leaves are long oval and serrated. They range in size from 8 to 15 cm and are alternate. The new leaves are red, but turn dark green in summer. In autumn, leaves will become red, not only red but also other colors, such as yellow and orange. The leaves have little or no hair. The back of the leaves is green and lusterless. In summer, the fruit turns dark purple. The fruit is just the size of a small pea. Birds often look for food in this way, but they are not consumed for humans because they are small and inconspicuous.

The chinese sour cherry is a short, bushy tree indigenous to China. It is cultivated as a decorative plant globally for its early spring cherry flowers. In China, it has been farmed for its sour but edible fruit for over 2,000 years. If the seed is too bitter to consume, avoid it because it can be poisonous.

Hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia) is a broadleaf shrub or small tree that grows from 91 to 792 cm tall. It features holly-like spiky leaves and bright red berries that are sweet to eat. Clusters of small white flowers bloom spring through summer. Grows best in sun and well-drained soil. Leaves smell like almonds when crushed but are poisonous to eat.

The taiwan cherry is an attractive tree that grows in Japan, China, and Vietnam. Gardeners enjoy the fact that its profusion of pink flowers bloom before leaves appear. Later, the tree becomes a favorite of birds who come to feast on the small fruits.

Desert apricot (Prunus fremontii) is a member of the Rose family named for US Senator John C. Frémont. Native American tribes harvested desert apricot's fruit from the wild as an important food source. The plant has fruits that resemble apricots and its ability to grow in areas of low rainfall.

The blooms of japanese apricot are the sign of an upcoming spring in China. They bloom in late winter on bare branches, often appearing under a blanket of snow. The tree has an important cultural significance in East Asia, while its sweet, edible fruit has various culinary uses. Many varieties of Prunus mume are cultivated worldwide as ornamental trees.

European bird cherry (Prunus padus subsp. padus) is a deciduous perennial tree whose heavily scented blossoms grow in clusters and smell like sweet wild cherry. It blooms from spring to summer and its leaves change color in fall. Attracts bees. Considered an invasive ornamental tree in some regions.

Chinese plum is native to China but is also grown in fruit orchards in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia and the United States. A drupe is produced as the fruit, which can be eaten raw. Different varities of the Prunus salicina are cultivated in China with some also being hybrid species. Many of the fresh plums sold in North America are chinese plum cultivars.

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a large deciduous shrub species that is also commonly called a sloe. Blackthorn is indigenous to Europe, Asia, and Africa. In Britain, this species is used to make a liquor called sloe gin. In Ireland, its wood is made into walking sticks.

Cherry blossom is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus 'Okame' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Japanese cherry 'Ichiyo' is a small tree known for its lovely pink flowers that resemble a petticoat. The flowers hang in clusters of 3 to 4 blooms and fade to white as they mature. Foliage emerges as bronze-green and turns to orange in autumn. This is a cultivar of Prunus serrulata that blooms slightly later than other Japanese cherry trees.

Kamatari-zakura is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cherry blossom is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Cherry blossom is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' is a small deciduous tree with a compact habit, a fountain shape, and bronze leaves that mature to green and orange. It offers spectacular double pink flowers that appear in late spring. A cultivar of the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, this plant is named for its spectacular pink colors. Plant it in full sun to add beauty to your garden.

Its special characteristic is that it has single-flowered petals that are more colorful than that of Yoshino cherry. Also it is featured with a large flower that is slightly droopy. What distinguishes it from Taiwan cherry is its oval petal and leaves umbels and the large purplish-pink flower. Like Yoshino cherry the flowers bloom before the leaves grow out. There are three varieties with similar flower types and different flowering times. In Yokohama the early flowers bloom on early spring or so while the late ones bloom on mid spring or so. If you want the cherry blossom to bloom during the entrance ceremony choose the variety that blooms in the middle of the period. Since the flowering timing can be adjusted it is recommended to plant it before and after Yoshino cherry so that we can enjoy the cherry blossom for a longer time.

Takaoka Masaaki was a school teacher during the Second World War. After the war, he prayed for the students who lost their lives in the war and offered cherry blossoms in various places. He believed that this could create cherry blossoms with strong environmental adaptability. After 25 years of repeated experiments, he bred such a variety by crossing the cold-resistant Yoshino cherry and the heat-resistant Taiwan cherry. It is characterized by a wide oval tree shape, which blooms earlier than that of Yoshino cherry. It has a large single-flowered bright pink petals. It is considered to be a tenacious species, able to resist diseases and insect pests such as witches-broom disease and so on.

Cerasus × subhirtella 'Omoigawa' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Antiqua is one of the cultivated species of cherry blossom. It is the double-flowered cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. Its characteristic is that it blooms later than other cherry blossoms and among the double-flowered cherry blossoms are small ones. Antiqua is a variety of the tree not the general name of the tree planted in Nara. Antiqua is a double-flowered cherry blossom which is famous for his poem "Shika Wakashū".

Hachisukazakura (Hachisuka Cherry) is a cultivar of Kanzakura-based cherry. It is a first-generation natural hybrid hybrid of Okinawan Kanhizakura and Yamazakura. It was in the Tokushima Castle palace until the Edo period. In some cases there are some mistaken descriptions of hybrids between Yamatozakura and equinoctial cherry. Hachisuka's name comes from Hachisuka who at that time ruled the Tokushima Domain. It is said that the last Tokushima feudal lord Shigeru Hachisuka was entrusted to the Harada family (the registered tangible cultural property of the country) and Ippei Harada the chief of the country with the abolition of the clan. It is called "Omitsu-zakura" because successive lords stayed at "Omishi-ishi" and watched it. He has been raised at the Harada House for 250 years and is open to the public every spring. It is characterized by a very early flowering time compared to the Yoshino cherry tree which is a representative of cherry blossoms. It blooms pale red flowers for about one month from early winter. The color is slightly darker than Yoshino cherry and it is characterized by a red sashimi in front of the petals. 5 petals. In addition since the nursery in Tokushima City succeeded in raising seedlings in 1999 it has been cultivated not only in Tokushima Prefecture but also in Japan and overseas such as Tokyo Osaka and Nagano Prefectures. In Tokushima Prefecture besides the Harada family's mother tree (Tokushima City) trees are planted in Bizan and other places and you can see them in various places. Preserved tree designated by Tokushima City designated number 52 (designated on Summer 22 2017) "Tree species Sakura (Hachisuka cherry tree)". (The city flower in Tokushima is Sakura but this is not Hachisuka Sakura.)

Cerasus lannesiana 'Grandiflora' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus serrulata 'Mollis' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Prunus × yedoensis 'Amagi-yoshino' is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Kabazakura is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

It is a deciduous tree, bisexual. It has 5 petals. It blooms a few days later than the Yoshino cherry, with white petals.