weeping Higan cherry
Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Weeping Higan cherry (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') is a tree for specimen planting and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from early to late spring. Bees visit the flowers. It grows at a moderate rate.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Garden tulip, and Jackmanii clematis.