Akebono Cherry Tree

Akebono Flowering Cherry is a stunning example of ornamental, fruitless cherry trees. With its beautiful pale pink blossoms, fall color, and year-round interest, it’s easy to see why it is the perfect addition to any California landscape. Its spreading, arching crown and impressive size make it an excellent shade or accent tree. When grouped together or lining a walkway or driveway, Akebono Flowering Cherry trees create a breathtaking display.

Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’, also known as Akebono Yoshino Cherry, Daybreak Yoshino Cherry and ‘Amerika’, is a moderately growing deciduous tree that reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide. In spring, a profusion of lightly fragrant, single pale pink flowers, which fade to white, appear in clusters of 2 to 5. Tender, reddish-bronze leaves emerge in spring, maturing into a glossy medium green by summer. In fall, the flowering cherry puts on a spectacular display of golden yellow and orange foliage. Under optimal conditions, ‘Akebono’ grows 1.5 to 2 feet per year.