Japanese Flowering Cherry – Prunus serrulata 5 Seeds | Showy Hardy Ornamental Tree Sakura | Bonsai | Spring Blooms | Fall Color

This listing includes 5 Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) seeds, a beloved ornamental tree known worldwide for its breathtaking spring blossoms. Also known as Sakura, this small deciduous tree symbolizes spring, life, and beauty.

Reaching 15–25 feet tall with a graceful vase-shaped crown, Japanese Flowering Cherry produces stunning clusters of white to deep pink flowers in early spring. Blooms may be single, semi-double, or double and sometimes lightly fragrant. Though the flowering display is brief, it is spectacular.

After flowering, glossy green leaves emerge, turning brilliant shades of yellow, red, and crimson in autumn. Small black pea-sized drupes appear in late summer and attract birds and wildlife. The smooth reddish-brown bark with prominent horizontal lenticels adds year-round interest.

Ideal for specimen planting, group plantings, or bonsai, this fast-growing ornamental tree thrives in temperate climates.

📦 You Will Receive
✔ 5 untreated Japanese Flowering Cherry seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Detailed germination instructions
✔ Secure packaging

🌱 Plant 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 preferred
Water: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Maintenance: Medium (prune after flowering)

🌼 Germination Instructions

For best results follow in order:

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Warm stratify 30–60 days.

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

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