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	Japanese flowering cherry Shirofugen
	Shirofugen is a traditional Japanese flowering cherry with large double-white flowers, also known as Fugenzo.
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Growing

	Japanese flowering cherry Shirofugen
Gardening skill	Beginner
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Scented flowers
Growth habit	Spreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Sunlight	Prefers full sun
Pruning	Light prune
Growth rate	Fast
Wildlife	Attractive to birds

	Japanese flowering cherry Shirofugen
Flower colour	White
Flower form	Double flower (25-50 petals)
Flowering month	May
Leaf colour	Green
Leaf colour - autumn	Multiple tints
Country of origin	Japan
Annual cycle	Deciduous