Akebono Flowering Cherry Live Plant – 6–12" Tall – 2.5" Pot – Light Pink Blooms – Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono'

Bring elegant spring color to your landscape with the Akebono Flowering Cherry (Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono'), a beautiful ornamental tree admired for its abundant soft pink blossoms and graceful branching habit. It is an excellent choice for specimen plantings, lawns, entryways, and ornamental landscape designs.

This listing includes one live Akebono Flowering Cherry plant, approximately 6–12 inches tall, growing in a 2.5-inch nursery pot. It is a healthy young starter tree ready for transplanting.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping
• 2.5-inch nursery pot

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono'
• Common Name: Akebono Flowering Cherry
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental flowering tree
• Flower Color: Light pink
• Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, ornamental landscapes, lawns, streetscapes, and gardens

Growing Information:

• Sunlight: Full Sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Water: Water deeply during establishment; water during extended dry periods after establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flowering, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young tree). Listing photos show mature trees for reference only. The actual plant will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 1 live Akebono Flowering Cherry
• Approximately 6–12 inches tall
• Grown in a 2.5-inch nursery pot
• Soft light pink spring blossoms
• Ornamental deciduous flowering tree
• Excellent specimen landscape tree
• Performs best in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 Live Akebono Flowering Cherry (Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono')

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Akebono Flowering Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus × yedoensis 'Akebono'
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Light Pink Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Fertile, Well-drained Loamy Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive one live Akebono Flowering Cherry plant, approximately 6–12 inches tall in a 2.5-inch pot.

2. What color are the flowers?
The tree produces soft light pink blossoms during spring.

3. Where does Akebono Flowering Cherry grow best?
It performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained loamy soil.

4. Is this a flowering ornamental tree?
Yes. It is grown primarily for its beautiful spring floral display and ornamental landscape value.

5. Which USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Akebono Flowering Cherry is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9.