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Flowering Cherry 'First Lady'

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Height

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Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Sun Exposure

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Danger

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Trees

Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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