Weeping Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella var. pendula)

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Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
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Mature Height: 20-30 Feet
Features: Pink flowers in spring; weeping habit.
Culture: Full sun; needs well-drained soil.
Mature Form: Weeping
Native To: Japan
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Additional Notes: In general plants belonging to the genus Prunus are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived. Prunus subhirtella var. pendula tends to be longer lived (30-50 years in the landscape).

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