Ornamental Cherry. A weeping tree with bronze leaves when young. Pretty clusters of fully double bright pink flowers before the leaves, from mid to late spring. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’
A weeping tree with bronze leaves when young. Pretty clusters of fully double bright pink flowers before the leaves, from mid to late spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' |
| Common Name | Ornamental Cherry |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Small weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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