Grows 20-30' ht x 10-15' sp
First Lady Cherry is a medium-growing, deciduous tree. It produces rose-pink flowers in the early spring. It has an upright columnar habit. Can be used as a specimen tree. Grows well in average, well-drained soil in full sun.
Photo Credit: Missouri Botanical Garden
Grows 25' h x 25' sp
Create a spectacular show with masses of fragrant, double pink flowers that fade to white on this large flowering cherry with a beautiful, spreading, arching crown. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. A stunning lawn specimen that is excellent for use as a shade tree. Deciduous.
Photo Credit: The JC Raulston Arboretum; Wiki Commons
Grows 15-30' ht x 20-30' sp
This is the variety featured in Washington D.C.'s Cherry Blossom Festival. This tree features showy pink flowers in early spring and makes a great specimen tree.
Photo Credit: Epic Gardening & Walter Reeves
Snow Goose Cherry grows 20-25' in height by 20' spread. In early spring, pink flower buds give way to pure white, single, slightly fragrant flowers. Dark green foliage emerges after flowering. The fall color is orangish red. Cherries need full sun and well-drained soils.
Photo Credit: Oregon State University & Kiefer Nursery