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Japanese Bush Cherry (Prunus japonica)

Japanese Bush Cherry (Prunus japonica) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Korea, producing delicate white to pink flowers followed by small, edible red cherries.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Moderate

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Tolerates a range of temperatures but needs a dormant period.

Fertilizing

Moderate

Feed in spring and mid-summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental, Fruit

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cerasus japonica (Thunb.) Loisel.
Microcerasus japonica (Thunb.) M.Roem.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusPrunus
  • speciesPrunus japonica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

None

Additional Care Tips

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