Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus subhirtella Pendula Rosea Pink Weeping Flowering Cherry, Higan Cherry, Rosebud Cherry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Pendulous
Description:
Small, deciduous tree with a crown of arching-weeping branches. Dark green foliage turns orange and in autumn before falling. Clusters of beautiful light-pink pendulous flowers in spring. A beautiful Weeping Cherry. Small enough for domestic gardens and courtyards. Grows approx 3m x 3m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Borers
Cultural Notes: Prefers moist, well drained soil. Plant in a sheltered position. Does not require pruning after flowering. Feed mid spring and again in autumn. Keep an eye out for borers.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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