Weeping Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella var. pendula)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Weeping Higan Cherry
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula

Weeping Higan Cherry form
Weeping Higan Cherry form
 
Features
Pink flowers in spring; weeping habit. 
 
Culture
Full sun; needs well-drained soil. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
20-30 Feet
 
Size
Small
Medium
 
 
Mature Form
Weeping 
 
Native To:
Japan 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Patio
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
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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