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Flowering Cherry
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Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Honeybees forage on flowering cherry mainly for its high pollen yield in early spring, with moderate nectar available from the pink or white blossoms. Peak bloom typically hits in April to May, offering a vital early-season boost before many other sources emerge. This ornamental tree thrives in full sun but can be prone to pests like aphids, which may also attract beneficial insects.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–May
Zones5-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEast Asia
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