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The Shirofugen is probably the last Japanese cherry tree to flower. The blossoms consist of over 20 white petals which later darken to a light pink. The leaves appear at the same time as the blossoms and are brownish. There are a few Shirofugen trees in Vancouver.

Scientific Name: Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen'

Blossoms: 20-50 petals; white, fading to pink

Usual flowering time: May

Number of trees: relatively rare in Vancouver

Some Locations:

  • UBC bus loop (1 tree)
  • Queen Elizabeth Park Golf Course
  • Median of King Edwards Avenue between Wallace and Crown Street
  • SE Corner of Blanca Street and 10th Avenue
  • Sunset Park (English Bay), 100 meters west of concession building close to the Aquatic Centre

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Current State of Shirofugen Blossoms as of :
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