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Prunus × yedoensis

Korean Flowering Cherry, Potomac Cherry
Other regional names: Tokyo Cherry +1 more
  • Tokyo Cherry
  • Yoshino Cherry
Also known as: Cerasus ×morioka-pendula (Miyoshi) Masam. & S.Suzuki +16 more
  • Cerasus ×morioka-pendula (Miyoshi) Masam. & S.Suzuki
  • Cerasus ×yedoensis (Matsum.) A.N.Vassiljeva
  • Cerasus ×yedoensis (Matsum.) Masam. & S.Suzuki
  • Cerasus ×yedoensis (Matsum.) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li
  • Padus serrulata f. perpendens (E.H.Wilson) S.Ya.Sokolov
  • Prunus ×donarium f. shojo Koidz.
  • Prunus ×morioka-pendula Miyoshi
  • Prunus ×yedoensis f. mishimazakura Kawas.
  • Prunus ×yedoensis f. shojo (Koidz.) E.H.Wilson
  • Prunus ×yedoensis f. surugazakura Ohwi
  • Prunus ×yedoensis subsp. pendula Ingram
  • Prunus ×yedoensis var. candida Kawas.
  • Prunus ×yedoensis var. grandiflora Kawas.
  • Prunus ×yedoensis var. manadzurulittorea Kawas.
  • Prunus fruticosa f. shojo (Koidz.) H.Hara
  • Prunus paracerasus Koehne
  • Prunus pudibunda var. morioka-pendula (Miyoshi) Koidz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Prunus × yedoensis (commonly known as Korean flowering cherry or Potomac cherry) is a tree within the Rosaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this hybrid typically occurs in temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Korea

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Japan, Washington
Parent Species

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