Prunus ‘Shirotae’

Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.

About Prunus 'Shirotae'

The name of this double-flowered cherry means "snow white"; it is sometimes also referred to as 'Mount Fuji'. Buds have a pinkish tint; clusters of dazzling white flowers are fragrant. These wide-spreading trees grow to 25 feet.

Stages of Bloom

Shirotae Pre Bloom
Pre Bloom
Shirotae First Bloom
First Bloom
Shirotae Peak Bloom
Peak Bloom
Shirotae Post Bloom
Post Peak

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Osborne Garden (East), Overlook Slope, Ginkgo Fence (south of parking lot)

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