{"product_id":"akebono-yoshino-flowering-cherry-prunus-x-yedoensis-akebono","title":"Akebono Cherry Tree (Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono')","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTransform Your Yard into a Spring Wonderland with Stunning Pink Blossoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e gives your landscape a dramatic early spring show, covering bare branches with soft pink flowers before the green leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornamental \u003cstrong\u003eflowering cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms a front yard, patio view, walkway, or garden border with a rounded crown of showy cherry blossom color. The \u003cstrong\u003epink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e open in early spring, gradually \u003cstrong\u003efade to white\u003c\/strong\u003e, and create the kind of seasonal display often associated with classic \u003cstrong\u003eYoshino cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e plantings near the \u003cstrong\u003eTidal Basin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for beauty beyond bloom season, \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus x yedoensis Akebono\u003c\/strong\u003e also delivers glossy dark green summer foliage, golden yellow fall color with orange highlights, attractive bark with prominent lenticels, and winter interest during the winter months. It gives you the spectacle of flowering cherry trees without the higher disease pressure common in many ornamental cherry varieties, making it an excellent choice if you’re comparing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003edifferent flowering trees for your landscape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular Spring Display\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono cherry tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its spectacular display of \u003cstrong\u003epink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003ethat cover its branches in \u003cstrong\u003eearly spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once fully established, the \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono cherry tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is remarkably \u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Akebono cherry tree exhibits moderate drought tolerance but prefers consistent moisture during dry periods once established, so occasional watering in dry weather keeps the tree healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Season Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e – The foliage of the Akebono cherry tree is \u003cstrong\u003eglossy dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e and turns vibrant shades of \u003cstrong\u003egolden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fall, providing seasonal interest. The Akebono cherry tree features glossy dark green leaves that turn vibrant shades of golden yellow and orange in the fall, providing year-round interest in landscaping designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – Akebono cherry trees are typically sold in various sizes, with mature heights ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 35 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e and spreads of \u003cstrong\u003e25 to 40 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tree typically grows to a height of \u003cstrong\u003e23-35 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e and has a spread of \u003cstrong\u003e25-40 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for various landscaping applications such as lining driveways and walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Akebono cherry tree is considered one of the most disease-resistant flowering cherries, giving customers a stronger, more reliable ornamental cherry option for residential landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost flowering cherry trees offer a brief bloom window, and many require close disease monitoring, frequent watering, or careful protection from common cherry problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkebono Flowering Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Double Pink Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eakebono flowering cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e produces soft pink, showy blooms that may appear as \u003cstrong\u003esemi double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e or lightly \u003cstrong\u003esemi double\u003c\/strong\u003e blossoms. When fully open, the spring flowers create a larger, fuller look than many standard single-bloom flowering cherry varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Bloom Period\u003c\/strong\u003e – The buds open rose-pink, the blossoms soften, and the flowers gradually \u003cstrong\u003efade to white\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the cherry blossom display feel longer and more layered. This color shift helps double the visual impact of the bloom season, even though peak bloom still depends on spring weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Climate Adapted\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003edaybreak Yoshino cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong\u003edaybreak cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono Yoshino cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, performs well in full sun with well drained soil. The Akebono cherry tree is highly adaptable and can tolerate \u003cstrong\u003esand\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eclay\u003c\/strong\u003e if the drainage is adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected in \u003cstrong\u003eSan Jose\u003c\/strong\u003e, California, this \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus x yedoensis\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar fits many California landscapes when planted with the right sun, soil, and watering plan. It can work as a specimen tree, street tree, patio accent, driveway liner, or focal point among shrubs and other garden plantings, and pairs beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-sycamore-platanus-racemosa\"\u003eCalifornia native shade trees like the California Sycamore\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow The Akebono Cherry Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in Fall or Early Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a full sun location with \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tree thrives in full sun and requires watering when the top \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches of soil\u003c\/strong\u003e are dry, indicating its need for well-drained, moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish Root System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly through the first growing season while the tree adapts to your yard. Once established, the Akebono cherry becomes drought tolerant, though it still benefits from occasional watering during dry weather and extended heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy Seasonal Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spring, the tree blooms on bare branches with fragrant, soft pink flowers. Summer brings moderately dense foliage and glossy dark green leaves that provide shade. In fall, the foliage turns golden yellow with orange highlights, and in winter, the tree’s branching shape, bark, and prominent lenticels add structure, similar to the dramatic fall display of an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/osakazuki-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-osakazuki\"\u003eOsakazuki Japanese Maple with its crimson foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning of the Akebono cherry tree should be done mainly to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches and should occur in \u003cstrong\u003emid-to-late summer after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name: \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus × yedoensis ‘Akebono’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAkebono Yoshino cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edaybreak cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edaybreak Yoshino cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eyedoensis Akebono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Deciduous ornamental \u003cstrong\u003echerry tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size: The Akebono cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’) is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of \u003cstrong\u003e23 to 35 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e and a spread of \u003cstrong\u003e25 to 40 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical retail sizing: Akebono cherry trees are typically sold in various sizes, with mature heights ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 35 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e and spreads of \u003cstrong\u003e25 to 40 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate: The Akebono cherry tree has a medium-to-fast growth rate, adding about \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2 feet per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparable to compact shade trees such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/rocky-mountain-glow-maple-acer-grandidentatum-rocky-mountain-glow%C2%AE\"\u003eRocky Mountain Glow Maple with its vibrant fall color\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA zones: The Akebono cherry tree is well-suited for \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones 5a through 8b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom time: Early spring, often March-April depending on climate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower color: Soft pink buds and pink flowers that fade to white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: Glossy dark green leaves with serrate margins; fall color turns golden yellow and orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil requirements: Well drained soil; adaptable to sand, loam, or clay when drainage is adequate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun exposure: Full sun is best for strong blooms, much like sun-loving ornamentals such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/what-to-know-about-the-california-pepper-tree\"\u003eCalifornia Pepper Tree used in warm, drought-tolerant landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife value: The Akebono cherry tree is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during its early bloom, similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/carolina-cherry-laurel-prunus-caroliniana\"\u003eCarolina Cherry Laurel hedges that support pollinators and birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit: The Akebono cherry tree produces small black fruits in winter that feed local birds, much like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/brush-cherry-eugenia-myrtifolia\"\u003eBrush Cherry hedges that offer berries and year-round cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice note: The price of an Akebono cherry tree can vary, with some retailers offering them for around \u003cstrong\u003e$114.99 for a 2 to 4-foot tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability note: Availability of Akebono cherry trees may vary by location, with some retailers indicating no stock within a certain radius, while others offer shipping options, and you may also find complementary trees like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-pepper-tree-schinus-molle\"\u003eCalifornia Pepper Tree and other landscape staples for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners who want a stunning focal point tree for the front yard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden enthusiasts who want low-maintenance spring color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperty owners looking to increase curb appeal and home value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigners and landscapers planning a flowering cherry allee, street tree planting, walkway border, or patio-view specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who want a showy ornamental tree with spring flowers, summer shade, fall color, and winter interest, or who are comparing other statement trees such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/bloodgood-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-bloodgood\"\u003eBloodgood Japanese Maple with deep burgundy foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect tree\u003c\/strong\u003e for seasonal beauty without high-maintenance upkeep, the Akebono cherry is a strong choice. It offers the classic romance of a cherry blossom tree, the practical size of a residential landscape tree, and the resilience of one of the more disease-resistant flowering cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it blooms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Akebono cherry tree can produce blooms within \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of planting, with a fuller spring display as the tree becomes established. Under good care, the canopy and blossom show become more impressive over the next few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimal care is required once the tree is established. Plant it in full sun, use well drained soil, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, and prune mainly to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches in mid-to-late summer after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in my California yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in the right microclimate. The Akebono cherry tree is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones \u003cstrong\u003e5a through 8b\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it performs well in many California gardens with proper soil preparation, irrigation during establishment, and expert planting guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the fruit messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit is small and black, and the Akebono cherry tree produces small black fruits in winter that feed local birds. The fruit is not the main ornamental feature; the tree is valued most for its blossoms, foliage, shape, and seasonal color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order it if it is not stocked nearby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability of Akebono cherry trees may vary by location, with some retailers indicating no stock within a certain radius, while others offer shipping options. Yardwork can help customers review current availability, delivery options, and the best size to plant for their landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Transform Your Landscape?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop settling for a flat landscape with no seasonal interest. 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