Prunus takesimensis

Prunus takesimensis is a species of cherry endemic to Ulleung Island, South Korea. A tree reaching 20m, it is used as an ornamental. Morphologically it most closely resembles Prunus sargentii but its chloroplast genome is most similar to Prunus serrulata var. spontanea.

Uses

As an ornamental flowering cherry, it has above average tolerance to flooding, possibly the best in the genus. Prunus takesimensis individuals make up about 5% of the National [Cherry Blossom Festival|famous cherries] of Washington, DC.