Koshino Higanzakura

Prunus pendula var. koshiensis

Natural monument of Edo Higan series hybrids, Toyama Prefecture

Flower name
Koshino Higanzakura
Scientific name
Prunus pendula var. koshiensis
Alias越の彼岸桜, Koshino-higan-zakura, コシノヒガンザクラ
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Park
Flowering seasonMarch

What is Koshino Higanzakura

Koshino Higanzakura (Scientific name: Prunus pendula var. Koshiensis) is a falling leaf shrub of the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family. It is an interspecific hybrid of Edohan and Kinki mamezakura. Flowers are middle rings, single blooming, pink color, flowering is in March. It is a natural treasure in Toyama Prefecture, and there is a self-fabric in Toyama Prefecture's castle town.

Common name: Koshino Higanzakura, Scientific name: Prunus pendula var. Koshiensis, synonym: Scientific name: Cerasus × subhirtella 'Koshiensis', flower color : Pinkish color, how to bloom: single bloom, middle wheel, flowering period: March.