Japanese Flowering Cherry
Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis
Rosacae family
(See #2 and #7)
Native to Japan and introduced to America in 1902
Considered the darling of the flowering tree world
Star of the National and International Cherry Blossom festivals
Clone of a single tree and propagated via grafting
Full sun to partial shade
Highly versatile -- grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, and clay soils
Prefer moisture but tolerates some drought
Primarily grown for ornamental purposes (spring most especially)
After flowering, it sometimes produces small black fruit enjoyed by birds and other wildlife -- not toxic to humans but not too tasty
Fruit-bearing cultivars used in Asian folk medicine for heart ailments, gout, tooth pain, and more
Fruit contains antioxidative properties
Location on tree on Shelby Ave:
The Shelby Avenue Arboretum is a community-grown project led by Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and is in partnership with NTCC and Metro Nashville.
Nashville Tree Conservation Corps
PO BOX 60683
Nashville, TN 37206
