BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 5–9
Cherry Blossom Bonsai
Prunus serrulata
Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate, consistent
- Soil
- Well-draining, nutrient-rich
- Temperature
- Hardy to -20°F in the ground (zone 5); protect a potted tree below ~20°F
- Feeding
- Every 2 weeks, spring-fall
- Repotting
- Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
FeedPrune
prune: after flowering, midsummer