Prunus 'Shizuka'

This cultivar was raised by Mr Masatoshi Asari in 1960 by crossing cv. ‘Erecta’ with cv. ‘Amayadori’.The purpose was to try to breed strong fragrant white-flowered cherries, which were rare in Hokkaido at that time.

The name ‘Shizuka’ means ‘quiet fragrance’ in Japanese.

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At Keele: one on west side of Sports Field; compartment 56D; square I2; tag 4116.

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