Prunus x yeodensis ‘Akebono’

Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.

About Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'

This medium-sized tree produces very attractive light pink flowers that are semi-double and appear before dark green leaves. Akebono translates as "dawn" or "daybreak."

Stages of Bloom

Akebono Pre Bloom
Pre Bloom
Akebono First Bloom
First Bloom
Akebono Peak Bloom
Peak Bloom
Akebono Post Bloom
Post Peak

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Cherry Cultivars Area, Parking Lot Hill

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