Yoshino cherry trees may only live 15 years, or they can live 60 years, it really depends. Cherry trees generally do not die from "old age", it is other factors. I have written much more about this topic elsewhere, here let me just copy & paste... it really depends on the exact climate conditions. Cherry blossom trees can live a long time if the climate conditions are just right: not too dry, but not too humid either, cool and moderate temperatures, but not too freezing in the winter. The foothills of the mountains in central Japan really have the most optimal climate for cherry blossom trees. There are very few other parts of the world that have climate conditions exactly like Japan. Another thing to mention is that the cultivated varieties of ornamental cherry blossoms are not quite as hardy and resilient as the original native wild varieties (the same phenomena can be observed with other plant species such as roses). A Yoshino growing in Japan typically has a lifespan of 30 to 50 years, whereas in America it may only be 15 to 20 years. There are some cherry blossoms hundreds of years old in Japan, but they usually require a great amount of care to maintain. Basically cherries can potentially live a long time, but are vulnerable to pests and disease, especially if the climate conditions are not optimal. The Formosan cherry, and various hybrid varieties thereof (kanzakura, okame, youkouzakura, and very likely 'Pink Cloud' too), tend to be more resilient in warmer climates. If the climate conditions are not exactly right, the cherry will be more vulnerable to fungal blight and pest problems, which when they inevitably happen 10-20 years down the line, send the tree on a downward spiral eventually resulting in death. This is actually a completely natural part of the tree's life cycle, it is just that this happens a lot sooner in less suitable climates. There are some huge cherry blossom trees in Japan that are many hundreds of years old, but they require a high level of specialized care to maintain to such an old age. Cherry trees generally grow very fast in their early years until they reach close to their maximum size, then they start growing at a much slower rate. You will likely have a full sized tree after only 12-15 years.

The poster has a Yoshino Cherry in a 24 inch pot. No place to plant it, wants to have it as potted plant. Needs advice. The tree you mention is more likely several years old. At 7 feet, probably more than 3. Take the tree out of your house immediately. If it is leafed out, move it in only when frost threatens. (In NC, I hope you are done w/frost.) In the fall, allow it to freeze so that the leaves fall off, otherwise it will not bloom. You cannot keep the tree indoors for extended periods, summer or winter. In the summer, the indoor light is not strong enough, and when it goes out all the leaves will fry. In the winter, it will not go dormant and likely die after one such treatment. BTW, a potted tree outdoors does better in shade than in full sun. Two feet is a decent sized pot, but this tree will out grow that in a year or 2. You can do root and branch pruning to keep it a 7 ft. "bonsai", but that will require wrestling the tree out of its pot, knowing how much to cut, and repotting. All the while, judicious watering will be required. Did you sign up for that? These trees are sold with the idea that they will be planted out. Ideally, you could plant it alongside your patio area, maybe 20 ft or more away from any building. Lacking that, you have bought a pet tree that will need more care than an Angora cat. Maybe somebody will chime in with an easier process. Do you have a friend, relative or somebody who has room for the tree who would allow you to visit when it blooms and to lounge in its shade?

How long? About 3-4 years. I can't remember. I let this ensete die because it was so big. I didn't dare take it outside during the summer months because the wind would break it off. Because of this, I couldn't flush the soil with water to flush out salt build up from fertilizers and other stuff in my hard water, so it eventually went down hill. I just put it outside to finish dying a week ago. However my other 3 that I put outside during Summer are down stairs in my unlit, unheated basement room in dormancy. In the Fall, I cut them down to 5-6' stumps, repot them in 15 gallon nursery pots, and stick them in the basement till next Spring. They have large thick "trunks". I do this every year and they come back to full beauty in the Summer.

nice curious as to the variety ? Mine is Cauliflora / Red / Hybrid got it from Pine Island Nursery as a 3gal a year and a half ago. its fruited 3 times already... just 5-6 fruits at a time but its faster than i was prepared for. Now i need to put it in ground. trouble is finding an area with full sun, BUT, will not let the plant dry out if it doesnt rain in a few weeks time. i put 3 of the seeds in my seed-tray and BAM... all 3 germinated... (light pink leaves)