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    Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea

    Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea

    Weeping Cherry

    $140.00
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    Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea', commonly known as the Pink Weeping Cherry, is a beautiful ornamental tree combining an elegant cascading form with masses of delicate soft pink spring blossom. Its long, pendulous branches create a waterfall-like canopy, becoming smothered in flowers before the fresh spring foliage emerges.

    Through summer, the graceful branches are covered in fresh green leaves, providing an attractive leafy canopy before developing warm yellow, orange and bronze tones in autumn. Once the leaves fall, the distinctive weeping framework continues to provide structure and interest through winter.

    Perfect as a standalone feature, Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' is particularly striking where its cascading branches have plenty of room to show off.

    Why You'll Love Prunus 'Pendula Rosea'

    • Beautiful soft pink spring blossom
    • Elegant cascading, weeping habit
    • Spectacular standalone feature tree
    • Attractive green summer foliage
    • Warm autumn foliage colour
    • Beautiful structure even through winter
    • Excellent frost hardiness
    • Ideal for lawns, entranceways and Japanese-inspired gardens

    • Expected 5 Year Height 3.0 M Width 3.0 M

    Is Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea suitable for my garden?

    Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea is best suited in a position that gets

    • Full sun

    Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea is

    • Frost Tolerant
    • Deciduous
    • Flowering
    • Attracts pollinators
    • Cold hardy

    Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea will thrive in soil that is

    • Free draining
    • Nutrient rich

    How to establish your Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea?

    Plant Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' in full sun for the best flowering.

    Choose a position that:

    Receives at least six hours of direct sunlight.
    Gives the branches plenty of room to cascade.
    Has good airflow.
    Is protected from extremely strong prevailing winds where possible.

    Avoid squeezing it between larger shrubs, as this can hide its beautiful natural shape.

    How to maintain your Prunus Subhirtella Pendula Rosea once established?

    Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, particularly through its first summer.

    Once established, water during prolonged hot or dry periods.

    Consistent moisture is particularly important during spring and early summer when the tree is producing new foliage and growth.

    Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring.

    An annual application of compost or organic matter around the root zone will also help maintain soil structure and fertility.

    Avoid excessive high-nitrogen fertilisers, which can encourage lots of leafy growth at the expense of flowering.

    Very little pruning is required.

    The naturally cascading shape is one of the main attractions of this tree, so avoid unnecessarily shortening the weeping branches.

    Prune to:

    Remove dead or damaged wood.
    Remove branches that are crossing or rubbing.
    Remove unwanted shoots growing from below the graft.
    Lightly shape the canopy where necessary.

    If pruning is required, it is generally best carried out after flowering and during dry weather rather than through the middle of winter.

    Because weeping cherries are normally grafted onto an upright trunk, keep an eye out for shoots appearing from the trunk or below the graft union.

    Remove these promptly, as they originate from the rootstock and will not have the same weeping growth habit.

    Allow the pendulous branches above the graft to develop naturally for the best waterfall-like effect.

    Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' is very frost hardy and well suited to colder New Zealand gardens.

    The dormant tree handles winter frost well. However, as with most early spring-flowering trees, a particularly hard frost while the flowers are open can damage some blossom.

    Apply mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, keeping the mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.

    Flowering cherries are generally straightforward to grow but may occasionally experience:

    Aphids
    Scale
    Leaf spot
    Bacterial canker
    Silver leaf

    Keeping the tree healthy, avoiding waterlogged soil and only pruning during suitable dry conditions will help reduce problems.
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