Yoko Zakura

Prunus campanulata 'yoko'

  • Yoko Zakura
  • Yoko Zakura
  • Yoko Zakura
  • Yoko Zakura
  • Yoko Zakura
  • Yoko Zakura
  • Flower name
    Yoko Zakura
  • Scientific name
    Prunus campanulata 'yoko'
  • Alias陽光, 陽光桜, Yoko zakura, ヨウコウザクラ
  • Place of originJapan
  • Place of floweringGarden, Park
  • Flowering seasonMarch, April

What is Yoko Zakura

Yoko Zakura (scientific name: Prunus campanulata 'Yoko') is native to Japan, and it is a deciduous shrub of the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family. It is a garden cultivar crossed with Amagi Yoshino and Kan hizakura (scarlet cherry blossoms) of Satozakura . It was created by Mr. Masaaki Takaoka of Ehime Prefecture. It will flower a little earlier than Somei Yoshino. Flowers size are big, single bloom, fresh peach color, 3 to 4 flowers are attached downward. Flowering is from March to April.

Common name: Yoko Zakura, Scientific name: Prunus campanulata 'Yoko', Classification name: Plant kingdom Angiosperms Kamumasa Permanent dicotyledonous rose family Rosaceae Cherry tree height, tree height: 5 to 8 m, leaf shape: oval, leaf order : Alternative, flower color: bright red violet, blooming method: single bloom, flower diameter: 4 to 5 cm, large wheat, flowering period: March to April, Remarks: It is strong against Tang Fang's disease and pests.


  • Order
    Rosales
  • Family
    Rosaceae
  • Genus
    Prunus
  • Species
    P. campanulata 'Yoko'
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Corymbose inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Rose-shaped
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Serrated
  • Life typeMedium deciduous trees
  • Flower colorsPink
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit color
  • Height500.0 ~ 800.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower4.0 ~ 5.0 cm

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