The Japanese word for cherry blossom trees is Sakura and is roughly translated as "Japanese flowering cherry." The flowers are referred to as cherry blossoms. There is a common misconception that these trees produce cherries, but they actually don't. The fruit-bearing cherry tree is a completely different species of tree. The cherry blossom tree's name comes from the soft and pretty pastel pink blossoms they produce.
The cherry blossom tree is known for its short yet beautiful blooming season which ends with an inevitable fall to the ground. For Japanese people, this symbolizes the way of human life where rising, blossoming, and falling are part of our natural destiny.
If you would like to plant and grow one of these flower producing trees, then review the steps below.
1Find a location. If you're planting in your backyard, make sure that the spot you locate has plenty of sunlight and allows for good drainage.
2Buy a seedling or young cherry blossom plant from your local nursery. If you buy from a local nursery, check for plants that can grow in your zone Cherry blossoms grow well in zones 5 to 8. If these plantings were produced from your zone, that would make them more suitable for transplanting in your area. However, this doesn't mean that other cherry blossoms sold in other locations wouldn't work for your area. You can find nurseries in zones where cherry blossoms flourish as your best resources. Do your research well when buying out of your area or online.
3If you've bought a young cherry blossom plant instead of a seed, dig a hole about a size and a half of the plant base using a spade or shovel. Loosen the roots very gently before placing inside the hole. Make sure that you don't dig the hole too deep so that the trunk will be exposed. Allow for about three inches of the soil base to rise above the soil.
4Add soil mix. Cherry blossoms can tolerate a variety of pH range. Check with your nursery to find what the best pH level is for the plant you chose.
5Water, and let it drain well before adding additional water.
6Apply compound fertilizer with minerals only once a year. The nutrients are slowly released to the root system only when plants are active growing during warm weather. NPK mixture or Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium (15-9-12).
7Enjoy your brilliant, beautiful cherry blossoms!
Can I grow a cherry blossom tree in England?wikiHow ContributorYes. Most cherry blossoms get shipped to the UK from Japan. They come in the early spring, and the rain may destroy some of the blossoms, so plant at least three.
How far apart can I plant the trees?wikiHow ContributorPlant them at least 1 meter apart.
Can I plant a cherry blossom tree in Bangladesh?wikiHow ContributorYes, provided the place you want to plant it meets all the basic requirements for growing one, and you have the time to help grow it.
What do I do if my tree hasn't bloomed, but it has what looks like a small tree growing near its trunk?wikiHow ContributorJust give it time for it to grow. Trees take years to grow. You can always prune any other trees that grow near it.
Can cherry trees grow and bear fruit successfully in India?wikiHow ContributorThey should be able to depending on the exact climate, but this kind of tree does not bear fruit. It's called a cherry blossom tree because of the color of its petals.
My cherry tree has been planted for a couple of years now, but it only has a few leaves that fall off after a while. It has only had a couple blossoms, but not much, and the tree isn't growing much at all. What should I do to make the tree grow better?wikiHow ContributorTry using organic fertilizer, or water it more often. Or you can adopt some bees to pollinate them - or just take care of the bees for a while and in return, get pollinated trees, flowers and plants.
How long will a cherry tree bloom for?wikiHow ContributorA cherry tree will stop blooming once the cherries start growing, usually in early summer. If you want a tree that will bloom longer, consider a non-fruiting cherry tree. They will grow blooms, but the blooms won't form cherries.
- After bloom is gone, make sure to defoliate, or remove old leaves from the tree, to encourage new growth.
- Prune branches at least once a year.
- If you plant it in a moist area and with other foliage around it that will grow under the tree, this will help to keep soil moist.
- If you plant your cherry blossom tree beside a path, the faded spring blossoms will drop to the surface to create a confetti of dainty petals.
- Don't saturate too heavily with water.
- Avoid cutting down branches to the trunks like oak trees for the branches may not re-grow.
- Watch the moss. Use a garden hose or hands to keep the moss of branches that can inhibit growth.
Things You'll Need
- cherry blossom seedlings or young plants from nursery
- pot or planting area
- soil mix
- basic gardening tools (spade, shovel, pruner)
Categories: Growing Trees and Shrubs
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