Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono' ~ Akebono Flowering Cherry purple-leaf Best grown in full sun

Best grown in full sun and rich well-drained soils

Small yellow flowers bloom in spring

Large ball-like clusters of red buds open to highly fragrant pink flowers that quickly mature to white in spring

Flat-topped clusters of soft pink flowers cover the plant from late spring into summer

Flowers: The Moonglow® Sweet Bay Magnolia produces creamy white

Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono' ~ Akebono Flowering Cherry purple-leaf Best grown in full sunAkebono Flowering Cherry is a small spreading deciduous tree with a broad crown and bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The simple dark green leaves turn golden yellow with orange tints in fall. Masses of lightly fragrant soft pink, semi double flowers bloom in early spring are followed by small bitter black cherries. Grows best in part sun in Southern climates and rich moist well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: P. lannesiana x P. pendula