Prunus, ‘Helen Taft’
$169.00
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 strong new vigorous growth, and improved resistance to insects and disease. We are one of a few growers in the United States fortunate enough to be growing this special tree variety.
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
It is a deciduous upright tree with a spreading crown, reaching both a height and width of 25 feet after 30 years of growth. We find that it is very hardy, and has minimal problems with insects and disease. It is most comparable to its female parent, Prunus x yedoensis Yoshino, except for its 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 strong 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 in 2012 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 with a spreading crown, reaching both a height and width of 25 – 30 feet after 30 years of growth. It is most comparable to its female parent, Prunus x yedoensis Yoshino, except for its larger size and noticeably large pink flowers. Highly recommended for all Cherry tree collectors.
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