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Prunus 'Shirotae' (Mount Fuji Cherry) Propagation: Grafting, Not Seed

Cultivar Propagation

'Mount Fuji' is a selected cultivar propagated by grafting onto hardier Prunus rootstock, not by seed. Seedlings would not retain the desired form (low branching).

Expert Referral

Consult tree expert Jim Hyland (U.S. Forestry Service) via Home/Gardening > Trees > Trees for grafting specifics.

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