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cherry blossom
Prunus × yedoensis
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called Yoshino cherry, flowering cherry
Single-flowered forms provide nectar and pollen attractive to honey bees in early spring when few other sources are available. Bloom is brief and weather-dependent. Double-flowered cultivars offer little reward and are avoided by foragers.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–April |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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