What Zone Does a Weeping Cherry Tree Grow In?

Weeping cherry trees are popular among landscapers.

Weeping cherry trees have a graceful form that appeals to many homeowners and landscapers. They are available as standard-size trees and dwarfs. Flower colors are white or varying shades of pink. Some are suited to a wide range of zones while others have a narrow hardiness range.

Dwarf Weeping Cherry

Snow Fountains is a white-flowered dwarf weeping cherry. It is known by other names, including Snofozam weeping cherry and white weeping cherry. It is suited for planting in zones 4 through 8.

Weeping Higan Cherry

The Higan variety is a standard-size weeping cherry tree. It has a lifespan of 30 to 50 years, longer than many other ornamental cherry trees. It is popular for its double, pink flowers. This tree is suited to zones 5 through 8.

Weeping Japanese Cherry

Scientifically known as Prunus subhirtella var. pendula, Pendula Plena Rosea has single, pink flowers. It grows to a height of 20 to 40 feet as a standard-size tree or about 12 feet when grown as a dwarf tree. It is best suited to zones 5 and 6.

References

• University of Illinois Extension: Weeping Higan Cherry
• Michigan State University Extension: Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry
• Washington State University WSU County Extension: Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry
• The Arboretum at Penn State: Weeping Japanese Cherry

Resources

• University of Missouri Extension: Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees