Snow Fountains cherry

Prunus 'Snow Fountains'

TreeRosaceae

Snow Fountains cherry
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size8 to 15 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderFood gardenLow maintenanceSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Snow Fountains' cherry (Prunus 'Snow Fountains') is a tree for borders and specimen planting, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it.

Pairs well with Common snowdrop, Winter aconite, and Ivy-leaved cyclamen.

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