About
A slow-growing small, weeping ornamental cherry with 3 seasons of interest. A profusion of white flowers in early spring are followed by dark-green centred foliage with light green margins. In autumn, the leaves turn red, orange, and yellow.
About the genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationPlant in full sun. Will tolerate most soil types, but best in well-drained or moist but well-drained soils
PruningPruning group 1. Prune in summer to avoid silver leaf
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to cherry blackfly and other aphids, leaf-mining moths and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus