Japanese Sakura Cherry Tree Seeds
(Prunus sargentii)
"We also offer Japanese Weeping Sakura Seeds"
(Prunus sargentii), the Pink Sakura Cherry Tree is a Native to Japan. The Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree is used for Cherry Blossom Displays and Festivals during it's Beautiful Pink Blossoms. Sargent’s Cherry is One of the Hardiest, More Adaptable, and Most Attractive Pink Cherry Trees. The Tree will Produce a Gorgeous Display of Pink Flowers/Blossoms in Early Spring, and Shiny Green Foliage that Turns Bronze to Red in Fall.
In Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., the Blossom Time Attracts Thousands of Visitors each April. They were Presented by the City of Tokyo as a Token of Goodwill from the People of Japan to the People here in the US.
The First Two were Planted by the First Lady Helen Taft and the Wife of Japanese Ambassador Count "Sutemi Chinda" on March 27th of 1912.
"The Beautiful Pink Blossoms Make it One of the Most Attractive Bonsai Trees that can be Grown."
When Grown Naturally, they will Produce a Dense Crown Growing to a Height of 26 to 39' Tall.
REQUIREMENTS:
Location: Full Sunlight, with well-drained acidic soil brings the most Blossoms.
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
Watering: Moist soil with good drainage.
Fruit Production: Produces small Black Berries from 1/2" to an inch in diameter which appear during the summer & fall months. Inedible to humans, but are Adored by birds.
Sakura Germination:
1) Cut several small but not too deep places into the hard shell. This will allow proper water penetration.
2) Allow the seeds to soak in water for 24 hours, then place into a bag of moist (not too wet) peat moss or vermiculite & seal.
3) Place them into the fridge around 40 degrees for 90 days. Place a few small holes in the bag so it can breath just a bit, and be sure to check it periodically to be sure it doesn't dry out. Keep it moist at all times, but never wet.
4) Plant appx. 1/4" inches deep in moist well draining soil. Use a heated propagator mat for the first few weeks keeping the soil & roots around 70 degrees F.
5) Expect germination within 12-21 days after planting.
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