Japanese Flowering Cherry
Intermediate Level
Care Profile
Developing a Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) bonsai centers on managing its vigorous spring growth to maintain a compact shape without sacrificing the iconic, delicate blossoms that appear on mature wood. Its care requires a delicate balance of providing full sun and heavy watering during the growing season while ensuring precise pruning after flowering to encourage new buds for the following year, resulting in a moderate difficulty level.
Guides for Japanese Flowering Cherry
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Propagation Guide
Prunus species are most reliably propagated using cuttings and air layering to ensure clones are produced.
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry - Choosing a Ceramic Pot
The pot selection must prioritise the tree's elegance and its primary seasonal feature—the blooms.
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Fertilisation Guide
The fertilisation strategy must be highly controlled to support its high vigour and ensure a spectacular bloom
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Pruning Guide
The strategy must be precise, emphasising the timing of cuts and focusing on preserving flower buds.
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Sun Exposure Guide
Proper sun exposure is vital for maintaining the tree's health
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Wiring Guide
Successful wiring requires extreme care, precise timing, and constant vigilance
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Watering Guide
Proper watering is a delicate balance: the tree is extremely thirsty during the flowering and growing stages
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Re-Potting Guide
Precision in timing, technique, and aftercare is critical for preserving its vigour and ensuring a reliable spring flowering display.
Japanese Flowering Cherry General Care Guide
The Flowering Cherry is a crown jewel of deciduous bonsai
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Temperature Guide
A period of prolonged, sustained cold is absolutely critical for the Japanese Cherry, then to break dormancy properly and ensure a successful bloom
🔒 PremiumJapanese Flowering Cherry Pests and Disease Guide
The most serious issues for Cherry trees are those related to sap flow and infection entry through wounds.