Koshino Higanzakura

Prunus pendula var. koshiensis

Natural monument of Edo Higan series hybrids, Toyama Prefecture

  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Koshino Higanzakura
  • Flower name
    Koshino Higanzakura
  • Scientific name
    Prunus pendula var. koshiensis
  • Alias越の彼岸桜, Koshino-higan-zakura, コシノヒガンザクラ
  • Place of originJapan
  • Place of floweringGarden, Park
  • Flowering seasonMarch

What is Koshino Higanzakura

Koshino Higanzakura (Scientific name: Prunus pendula var. Koshiensis) is a falling leaf shrub of the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family. It is an interspecific hybrid of Edohan and Kinki mamezakura. Flowers are middle rings, single blooming, pink color, flowering is in March. It is a natural treasure in Toyama Prefecture, and there is a self-fabric in Toyama Prefecture's castle town.

Common name: Koshino Higanzakura, Scientific name: Prunus pendula var. Koshiensis, synonym: Scientific name: Cerasus × subhirtella 'Koshiensis', flower color : Pinkish color, how to bloom: single bloom, middle wheel, flowering period: March.


  • Order
    Rosales
  • Family
    Rosaceae
  • Genus
    Prunus
  • Species
    P. pendula var. koshiensis
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Corymbose inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Rose-shaped
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Serrated
  • Life typeMedium deciduous trees
  • Flower colorsWhite
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit color
  • Height300.0 ~ 500.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower2.0 ~ 2.5 cm

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