Snow Fountains Weeping Higan Cherry is a slow-growing small deciduous tree with naturally cascading branches that reach the ground and bark with prominent horizontal stripes. A heavy bloom of the fragrant white flowers s coat the bare branches in spring attracting butterflies. It's simple green leaves turn attractive shades of gold and orange in fall. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils. Higan has good disease resistance.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Japan
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Height:
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8’ - 15’
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Spread:
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6’ - 8’
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Spacing:
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8’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem. Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight. Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Viburnum, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus subulata Snow Fountain 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus x Snofozam 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
