How to Care for Prunus serrulata (Japanese Cherry)

Korean name: 겹벚나무

The Japanese Cherry is a deciduous tree known for its clustered light pink flowers that bloom in spring. It typically grows to about 5 to 10 meters tall and has serrated leaf edges. With proper care, it can be grown relatively easily in home gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: Beauty, transience
• Traits: spring bloom, deciduous, ornamental, medium difficulty
• Also known as: Japanese Cherry, Sakura, Cherry Blossom

Care Guide

• Light: Place it in a bright area with good sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity levels.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and late summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Prunus serrulata?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Prunus serrulata?

It likes Place it in a bright area with good sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil..

Is Prunus serrulata safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Prunus serrulata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and late summer..