Prunus itosakura
Also known as Prunus pendula ascendens.
Prunus itosakura is a wild species of cherry trees native to Japan, and is also the name given to the cultivars derived from this species.
About Prunus itosakura
Prunus itosakura is a wild species of cherry trees native to Japan, and is also the name given to the cultivars derived from this species. Itosakura (Itozakura, 糸桜) means thread cherry, and appeared in historical documents from the Heian period in Japan. The scientific name for the hybrid between this species and Prunus incisa is Prunus × subhirtella. Historically, the Japanese have produced many cultivars from this wild species, and they are also called weeping cherry,
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Japan, Korea |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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