Prunus avium serrulata

Origin: Japan - Korea and China

Family: Rosaceae

English name: Japanese flowering cherry

French name: Cerisier du Japon

Italian name: Sakura

Spanish name: Sakura

Description

This is widely grown as a flowering ornamental tree in its native countries and throughout the temperate regions of the world. From early to late May, the branches of these trees are covered with an abundance of double pink flowers of exceptional charm and beauty.