Japanese Flowering Cherry – Prunus serrulata 240 Seeds | Showy Hardy Ornamental Sakura Tree Spring Blossoms | Fast Growing | Bonsai | Fall Color

This listing includes 240 Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) seeds, a breathtaking ornamental tree prized for its spectacular spring display. Known as Sakura, this tree symbolizes renewal, beauty, and the fleeting elegance of spring.

This fast-growing deciduous tree typically reaches 15–25 feet tall with a graceful vase-shaped, spreading crown. In early spring, clusters of showy white to deep pink blossoms bloom along the branches, often appearing just as the new leaves emerge. Flowers may be single, semi-double, or double, and some forms are lightly fragrant.

After flowering, glossy green foliage develops and later transforms into brilliant shades of yellow, red, and crimson in autumn. Small black pea-sized drupes form in late summer, attracting birds and wildlife. Smooth reddish-bronze bark with prominent horizontal lenticels adds year-round ornamental interest.

Perfect for:
• Specimen planting
• Avenue and landscape use
• Group plantings
• Bonsai cultivation
• Wildlife-friendly gardens

📦 You Will Receive
✔ 240 untreated Japanese Flowering Cherry seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Detailed germination instructions
✔ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌱 Growing Information

Common Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry, Sakura
Botanical Name: Prunus serrulata
Plant Type: Small deciduous flowering tree
USDA Zones: 5–8
Height: 15–25 feet
Spread: 15–25 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained loam
Water: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Maintenance: Medium (prune after flowering in spring)

🌼 Germination Instructions

For best results, follow in order:

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Warm stratify for 30–60 days.

3. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.

4. Sow 1/2 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged.

💡 Care Tip
Plant in full sun for the most abundant blossoms and protect young trees from strong winds during establishment.