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The Japanese flowering cherry trees are a large group within the genus of 'Prunus', and these have the Latinate name of 'Sakura'. The Japanese sub-species are in many respects as varied as the rest of the genus, but they are all bound by the collective trait of their large semi-double flowers.
Flowering cherry trees have a multitude of uses, and some are planted in containers on sunny patios, whilst others are planted as ornamental specimens in the middle of a lawn, and others are planted along avenues. No matter what requirements you may have, there is certainly a flowering cherry tree that is suitable for every garden.
Weeping cherry trees are one of our best-selling ornamental varieties and for a very good reason too; these delightful trees have elegantly arching branches that are embellished with a mass of heavenly pink or white blossom. Weeping cherry trees make an unrivalled garden focal point, particularly when they are in full bloom. These beautiful trees are native to Japan, where they are known as ‘Sato-zakura’ which means ‘village cherries’. Although weeping cherry trees do fruit, they are principally grown for their outstanding floral display which far overshadows the small dark fruits. The flowers are white or pink in colour and usually appear in March- April. The intricate branches arch over and hold a blanket of flowers that gracefully cascade towards the ground.
As with most trees, the botanical names have a meaning to them; weeping cherries are no exception and they have the name Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'. The 'Prunus' part means 'plum' in Latin and the term later extended to apricots and cherries too. The 'subhirtella' part means 'slightly hairy undersides', referring to the leaves. Finally, 'pendula' translates to pendulous, which is of course referring to the weeping branches.
By planting a flowering cherry tree in your garden, you will be inviting an array of wildlife to come and enjoy the tree with you; popular culprits include bees, which are drawn in by the sweet scent of the flowers, and birds, which swoop in to snack on the fruits. These trees are a great choice for planting by water as their beautiful 'umbrella like' shape is even more impressive when mirrored at the water's edge. Due to their dwarf nature, weeping cherry trees are suitable for planting in confined spaces and will happily live in a large pot on a sunny patio. Full sun is an essential component for a healthy flowering cherry as it allows the beautiful flowers and luscious leaves to thrive and grow.
Although the flowers are the main attraction, the foliage is another great feature. The leaves usually appear after the flowers and emerge as a healthy green colour and hold that colour throughout summer. As autumn approaches, the leaves begin a beautiful transformation and produce a fantastic autumnal display of deep reds, burnt oranges and crisp yellows. Even in winter after the leaves have fallen, this charming tree adds structural beauty to your garden as the weeping branches become masked in snow.
Weeping cherry trees are true specimen trees that can bring a wealth of colour and life to even the smallest of gardens. A highly recommended variety that will not disappoint
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Prunus Spring Snow
Flowering Cherry Tree
Common Name: Prunus 'Spring Snow' Latin Name: Prunus 'Beni-tamanishiki'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Young coppery leaves provide which a lovely contrast with the flowers (Deciduous)Prunus 'Spring Snow’ is a small tree with a spreading habit. Clusters of white flowers appear like bundles of snow on its branches in late April. The young coppery leaves provide a lovely contrast with the pretty white flowers. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.
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Prunus Choshu
Hizakura
Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus Choshu ‘Hizakura’Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/ pink Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/ 7mSpecial features: Large, frilly, double pink flowers in spring. This beautiful flowering cherry is simply breathtaking in spring; once mature, it will grow to a good height of around 7m and its outreaching branches will be studded with showy flowers that cover the tree in a cloud of soft pink. The double flowers make a real statement in spring and the flowers last longer than most Japanese cherries - sometimes over a month. The bronzed foliage adds further interest in spring and this later turns to a dark green before its final autumnal show of oranges and reds. This majestic tree makes an excellent lawn specimen and, once mature, has a clear canopy of around 4m.
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Prunus Shidare Yoshino
Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree
Common Name: Weeping Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare Yoshino'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late March/Single WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Steeply pendant branches weeping all the way to the ground.The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ is a fantastic choice for the smaller garden, or for planting in a container on a sunny patio. The flowers of this tree smother the descending branches; they are single white flowers which produce a wonderful almond scent. The leaves emerge bronze and move on to dark green, they then produce a final burst of red and yellow before falling. This tree also produces dark red fruits in the autumn which last well into winter- the fruits are very popular with the birds and are therefore great for attracting wildlife to your garden.
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