Prunus, Weeping Cherry, Weeping Higan Cherry, Weeping Japanese Cherry 'Snow Fountain'

Prunus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Synonym
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By grafting
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Trees
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Russellville, Arkansas

Lemoore, California

Lemoore Station, California

Mountain View Acres, California

Oakland, California

Sacramento, California

San Leandro, California

Winchester, California

Northbrook, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Brunswick, Missouri

Ripley, New York

Cary, North Carolina

Akron, Ohio

Grove City, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lebanon, Tennessee

Farmington, Utah

Langley, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
3
neutrals
0
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O
Hampton, VA | March 2011 | neutral

I've gone through two of these trees. One simply died over the winter and one was killed by the drought of 2010. Lovely trees but I won't...Read More

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Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

I planted this tree in July 2007. This will be the first year it is blooming in my yard. It has a great shape and remains interesting all year.

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middleburg hts, OH (Zone 6a) | October 2003 | neutral

I'm in cleveland Ohio (U.S.) and will be planting this tree in the next week or two. It will be on the north and west side of my front ya...Read More

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Saugus, MA | June 2003 | neutral

We have the Snow Fountain cultivar and it is growing great in sun in zone 6. It is a beautiful tree my only problem is the blooms do not...Read More

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Akron, OH | April 2003 | positive

Our tree is beautiful, but young still. We want to keep it pruned so it stays on the smaller scale.

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

This is a very beautiful cultivar. It is sterile, so the flowering season is prolonged. The flowers are medium to dark pink, borne in pr...Read More

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