Weeping Yoshino Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 20 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White to pale pink |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting, budding |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Hostas, Ferns, Spring Bulbs |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Water deeply during dry spells. Mulch base to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Prune lightly in late spring or early summer after flowering.
Cleanup
Remove dead or crossing branches.
Notes
Spectacular weeping habit with early spring floral display.