{"product_id":"yoshino-flowering-cherry-tree","title":"Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClouds of blush-white blossoms every spring, brilliant fall color, and an elegant vase-shaped canopy year-round — the Yoshino is the world's most beloved flowering cherry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshino Flowering Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) is the tree that lines the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. and draws millions of visitors every spring — and now it can do the same thing in your yard. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the entire canopy erupts in soft blush-white to pale pink single flowers that create a breathtaking, cloud-like display. The fragrance is light and sweet. The effect is unforgettable. After bloom, glossy green leaves provide clean summer shade, then turn brilliant orange and red in fall before dropping to reveal the graceful, spreading branch structure that makes this tree beautiful even in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshino is the flowering tree that earns its spot in the landscape every single season. The spring bloom is the main event — generous, fragrant, and genuinely spectacular — but the tree delivers year-round. It grows at a moderate to fast pace, adapts to a wide range of soils, and is more heat-tolerant than many ornamental cherries. Plant it as a specimen where it can be seen from inside the house, along a driveway, or as a pair flanking an entry. Give it room to spread and it will reward you with decades of spring magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours daily for best blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply weekly until established; moderate water needs once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to -20°F (Zone 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs — bark, leaves, and seeds contain cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after bloom; avoid heavy pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 ft tall, 20–25 ft wide (broad vase shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring (March–April); single flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush-white to pale pink; lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":50051150184696,"sku":"FLT-CHE-YOS-45-5G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft.","offer_id":50051150217464,"sku":"FLT-CHE-YOS-56-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft.","offer_id":50051150250232,"sku":"FLT-CHE-YOS-67-5G","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":50051150283000,"sku":"FLT-CHE-YOS-34-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/Yoshino_Flowering_Cherry_FULL.jpg?v=1784840642","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/yoshino-flowering-cherry-tree","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}