species 42,751 observations

Japanese Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Bicolored Sallow, Clear Dagger, Ashen Pinion 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Miserable Mining Bee, Anna's Hummingbird, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Dense Erect Horizontal Rounded Spreading Vase Weeping
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.