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Flowering Cherry 'Mount Fuji': Fragrant White Blooms and Deer Resistance

Flowering Cherry Japanese 'Mount Fuji'

This showy garden tree produces clusters of fragrant white flowers backed by bronzy new growth. It makes an excellent shade tree and a terrific lawn specimen. Notably, it resists browsing damage by deer. Deciduous.

Growing Specifications

Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 15–35 feet
Spread: 20–35 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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