One
of the most beautiful cherry blossom trees is the ‘snow
fountains’ weeping cherry. This weeping cherry blossom
tree is suitable for landscape use in zones five through eight.
They will grow to a height of eight to fifteen feet and have
a mature spread of six to eight feet. The weeping branches
of this cherry blossom tree will often reach the ground, and
have lovely light pink blooms.
Another
beautiful cherry blossom tree is the purple leaf sand cherry
tree. This cherry blossom tree is slightly hardier, and will
grow in zones three through eight. The growth rate is moderate,
and size will range from seven to fourteen feet tall with
a mature spread of seven to ten feet. The foliage of this
cherry blossom tree will be reddish purple for the duration
of the entire summer, and the flowers are very fragrant.
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most popular cherry blossom tree is the sakura in Japan. This
gorgeous tree has been celebrated in Japan for many centuries
and has a prominent place in Japanese culture. Japans official
national flower, this cherry blossom tree signifies the beginning
of spring with its many, many blooms. There is even a song
about the sakura tree.
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