Weeping Cherry Tree
The weeping cherry tree comes in many varieties, some being hardier than others. It can be extremely difficult for a novice to raise a sapling weeping cherry tree, and much better odds come with purchasing a small tree which has already established a formidable root system. This type of tree can be quite expensive, but the dramatic and glorious focal point that the tree lends to your landscaping areas are quite worth the few extra bucks.
The Higan weeping cherry tree is one of the most popular trees of its kind available today, and one glimpse at its pouting, flowering branches will explain why. The Higan flowers profusely, and for an extended period of time when offered the optimal sun exposure, moisture, and soil drainage. The blossoms are in clusters of pale white to intense pink, and are found on the entire length of each branch. This weeping cherry tree can reach a 30’ height, and usually encompasses a 20’ diameter. Knowing the projected size of any tree you intend to incorporate into your garden will help to determine its proper placement amongst your other foliage and existing structures.
The next most sought after weeping cherry tree is the Snow Fountains variety. If its enchanting name doesn’t do justice to your imagery of this tree in full bloom, then owning one surely will. Another tree which should be given a very nice head start at the nursery before finding its new home in your yard, the Snow Fountains is slow to mature, but well worth the wait. For optimum growth and bloom, this weeping cherry tree required full sun and excellent drainage. Like something out of a fairytale, the branches hang all the way to the ground, offering the illusion of pure white snow dangling from a willow tree.
The Japanese cherry tree is not a weeping cherry tree, but is extremely popular because of its pristine beauty. Pruning can be a timely endeavor, and easy to mess up, when dealing with the weeping cherry tree, but this is not so much of an issue with Japanese ornamental trees. The Kwanzan, for example, is adorned with white to pink blossoms and does fabulously in full sun and good drainage.
The presence of the weeping cherry tree in your garden, gracing your entry way, or standing outside of your bay window brings a rich sense of luxury and calm. It is best not to plant any full sun ground foliage within a 15’ radius of the young tree, as these smaller plants will soon by blocked from the sun by the tree’s growing limbs. Shade plants will grow well here, filling in the barren soil spaces with some color and texture.