Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu-sakura’ is one of the loveliest flowering cherries and grows into a broad-spreading tree with gracefully-arching branches. It produces double flowers in mid to late-spring, starting as pink buds that open into pale-pink blooms that eventually fade to white. The flowers are borne in pendulous clusters, adding a soft and delicate look to Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu-sakura’. In the autumn, the leaves of Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu-sakura’ turn shades of orange and red, adding a bright splash of color to the landscape. Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu-sakura’ is not banned in Auckland. Prunus serrulata is deciduous and native to China and Korea. Learn more about Prunus serrulata. Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu-sakura’ originated in the 19th century in Japan.