University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Weeping Higan Cherry
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula
2 pictures total.
Weeping Higan Cherry form
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Fungal Disease
- Gray Mold [Trees and Shrubs] (Botrytis cinerea and other species)
- Verticillium Wilt [Shrubs and Trees] (Verticillium albo-atrum and V. dahliae)
- Wood Rots and Decays (Many genus and species involved)
Insect Damage
Insect Relative Damage
Borers, scale insects, tent caterpillars, cankers and leaf spots.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Mature Height: | 20-30 Feet |
| Features: | Pink flowers in spring; weeping habit. |
| Culture: | Full sun; needs well-drained soil. |
| Mature Form: | Weeping |
| Native To: | Japan |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet
|
| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
|
| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Additional Notes: | In general plants belonging to the genus Prunus are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived. Prunus subhirtella var. pendula tends to be longer lived (30-50 years in the landscape). |
