Prunus, ‘Helen Taft’
$149.00
This is a new Cherry tree introduction, and we are very excited about it. We have been growing this new cherry specimen for 3 years now and are very impressed with its vigorous new growth, and improved resistance to insects and disease. We are one of a few growers in the United States fortunate to be growing this special tree variety.
We have listed this excellent tree specimen at an introductory price of only $149.00 This tree is destined to become very popular!
It is named after a female trailblazer in the early 1900’s who also happened to be the wife of President Howard Taft. She was one of the key people who helped create the Cherry Blossom arboretum along the Potomac river bordering Washington DC and Virginia. This specimen is a outstanding flowering tree specimen, and would look great in a grouping, or in a tree line!
It is a deciduous upright tree with a spreading crown, reaching both a height and width of 18′ x 20’+ after 25 years of growth. We find that this tree is very hardy with minimal problems with insects and disease. It is most comparable to its female parent, Prunus x yedoensis Yoshino, except for its slightly larger size and noticeably large pink flowers.
This tree is a winner, and we are quite impressed with its many positive characteristics. Highly recommended.
This is a newer Cherry tree introduction, and we are very excited about it! We have been growing this new cherry specimen for 3 years and are quite impressed with its new vigorous growth, and improved resistance to insects and disease. We are one of a few growers in the United States growing this very special tree variety. It is available now.
‘Helen Taft’ was introduced by the US National Arboretum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese gift of cherry trees planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The name recognizes the role that former First Lady Helen Taft played in bring the cherry trees to Washington, DC in 1912.
Prunus ‘Helen Taft’ was selected for its vigorous growth, large pale pink flowers, and ease of production. It is a deciduous upright tree reaching both a height and width of 18 – 20 feet after 25 years of growth. It is the offspring of Prunus x yedoensis ‘Yoshino’, and Prunus campanulata ‘Abigail Adams’.
Celebrate history with this beautiful flowering tree. Highly recommended for all flowering tree collectors!
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