Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus serrulata Cheals Weeping Japanese Flowering Cherry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Pendulous
Description:
Prunus serrulata Cheals also known as Prunus Kiku-shidare is a small, grafted deciduous standard tree with a weeping habit. Beautiful deep pink flowers appear in spring and dark green serrated leaves. A great choice for small gardens or as feature tree in any landscape. Lovely near ponds and water.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Planting requires well drained soil and a tip prune. Prune any broken limbs and tip prune to increase thicker growth habit.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate