How to Grow a Weeping Higan Cherry Tree

The Weeping Higan Cherry Tree (Prunus subhirtella pendula) is an ornamental cherry tree. It is a small deciduous tree that usually grows 20 to 30 feet in height with lance-shaped leaves one to three inches in length. The pink flowers bloom in the spring and are clustered in groups of two to five. With some careful attention you too can grow a Weeping Higan Cherry Tree.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Plant a Weeping Higan Cherry Tree in hardiness zones four through eight. The site should be sunny with moist, well drained soil. This tree can tolerate drought and other types of soil but will benefit from regular watering.

2. Select a site that will show its ornamental value. The Weeping Higan Cherry Tree is a reliable and profuse bloomer that casts a light shade. However, it splits easily with ice and wind and is not tolerant of smog. This tree is frequently grown in groups along a walkway or as a solitary tree.

3. Propagate a Weeping Higan Cherry Tree from a semi-hardwood cutting during the summer in most cases. It may also be bud-grafted onto a related seedling or a 6-foot tall member of another Prunus species. Trees grown from grafts usually live longer than those from cuttings.

4. Transplant a Weeping Higan Cherry Tree easily from the bare root or containers. This cherry is the most tolerant of temperature extremes and stress.

5. Prune the Weeping Higan Cherry Tree after it flowers in the spring.

Resources

• Learn more about the Weeping Higan Cherry Tree.

[sarahmac1982]

on 6/27/2009 I planted a weeping cherry tree about 7 weeks ago, watered it every morning OR night,& put plant food on it. All the leaves have turned brown & it doesn't look good. I scratched the trunk, & it's still green. Am I doing something wrong, or could it be GA heat?