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

Current State of Shirofugen Blossoms as of June 2, 2002 :

Location	State	Expected full bloom	Comments
citywide	end of season	n/a

Pictures of the 2002 season: