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Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
Choose Akebono Yoshino Cherry if you want a fast-growing spring-flowering ornamental for an open lawn or driveway edge; the tradeoff is that its spreading crown needs room and the bloom season is short.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its spring bloom gives a strong seasonal display, but it is quieter after flowering. |
| Growth Rate | A | This is a fast grower for customers who do not want to wait years for presence. |
| Maintenance | B- | Plan on basic pruning for structure and cleanup after bloom and leaf drop. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It can outgrow tight beds because the crown spreads as it matures. |
| Screening Value | D | It is a deciduous ornamental tree, not a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Akebono for open front lawns and broad driveway areas, not tight foundation beds. Give it room early so the mature shape does not fight the house, walk, or parked cars.
| Mature Height | 30 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 32.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 20 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading |
No, it is grown for flowers, not fruit harvest.
The bloom is short, usually a spring highlight rather than a long season.
Only if you leave enough room for the crown to spread without pruning it hard.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22005
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
