A graceful weeping flowering cherry with slender cascading branches smothered in soft pink single blossoms in early spring. A classic specimen for lawns and feature positions.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Weeping Cherry
Botanically, Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Weeping Cherry
Weeping Cherry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Weeping Cherry does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Weeping Cherry does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Weeping Cherry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Weeping Cherry in the garden
Weeping Cherry earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Combine Weeping Cherry with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Weeping Cherry
Plant Sale lists Weeping Cherry as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
