Prunus Lannesiana ‘Superba’: A Guide to Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms

The Prunus lannesiana ‘Superba’ is a stunningly beautiful variety of late-blooming cherry blossoms from Japan. Its branches are soft and weeping, creating an umbrella-like shape for the tree.

The blossoming period begins in early April when the flowers and leaves start to appear at the same time. The flower buds are red, gradually transforming into white as they bloom.

Each flower measures about 5 centimeters in diameter, with approximately 30 petals. The flowers have thin, long stems, and they hang downward. The pistils of the flowers have transformed into leaf-like shapes.

The flower buds are deep red, but when they bloom, they become pure, elegant white. Both pre-bloom and post-bloom stages are stunningly beautiful.

I. Basic Introduction

Shidarezakura is a plant in the Rosaceae family, Rosales order.

II. Common Varieties

Shidarezakura: A spectacularly beautiful late-blooming cherry blossom variety from Japan. The tree boasts soft, weeping branches that form an umbrella-like shape. The blooming period starts in early April when flowers and leaves appear simultaneously.

The flower buds are red, gradually turning white as they bloom. Each flower measures about 5 centimeters in diameter, with around 30 petals. The flowers have long, slender stems and they hang downward. The pistils have transformed into leaf-like shapes. The new leaves are green.