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Prunus subhirtella

Also Known As

  • Prunus x subhirtella
  • Pink Weeping Flowering Cherry
  • Spring Cherry

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 12'-50'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Prunus subhirtella plant details

Prunus subhirtella is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus subhirtella

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 12 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus subhirtella

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Double rosy pink flowers spring on weeping, slender whip-like branches. Hardy to zone 6

Gardening facts about Prunus subhirtella plant

How to Grow Prunus subhirtella

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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