Prunus subhirtella var. pendula ~ Double Weeping Higan Cherry

Prunus subhirtella var. pendula ~ Double Weeping Higan CherryDouble Weeping Higan Cherry is a small deciduous tree with gracefully cascading branches that reach toward the ground and dark bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The heavy coating of double rose pink flowers hang from the bare branches in spring. Simple leaves follow emerging copper and matures to green and turns yellow or orange in fall. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Has good disease resistance. Type: Tree Origins:

Double Weeping Higan Cherry is a small deciduous tree with gracefully cascading branches that reach toward the ground and dark bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The heavy coating of double rose pink flowers hang from the bare branches in spring.  Simple leaves follow emerging copper and matures to green and turns yellow or orange in fall.  Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils.  Has good disease resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem.  Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight.  Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas,  Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Lilac, Viburnum, Coneflower

IMAGES: Captain-tucker, Prunus Subhirtella 'Pendula' 05, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus subhirtella Pendula 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus subhirtella Pendula 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0