The Yoshino Cherry is a spectacular hybrid cherry tree cultivated for its beautiful pink and white blooms. This tree is bred for aesthetics, meant to produce only the best and most gorgeous form. Dark blackish brown bark contrasts with bright blooms and delicate leaves, creating a visually stunning composition. Some sub-types of Yoshino Cherry trees are descended from one living plant, possible through a process called grafting, where portions of a living plant are removed and regrown elsewhere.
Foliage
These leaves are elongated ovals, which come to a point. The edges are smooth, and the surface of each leaf is soft to the touch. These leaves remain green for spring and summer, but turn yellow and orange in the fall.
Seeds or Cones
The seeds depicted here are the pits of the cherries produced by these trees. They are each small, round, and incredibly solid.
All illustrations by A.S. Longman
Did you know?
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the University of Washington campus to see a collection of Yoshino cherries, which used to live at the Washington Park Arboretum!
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