Snow Fountains® Weeping Cherry
Snow Fountains® Weeping Cherry
Prunus x 'Snowfozam'
Item #6693 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
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Naturally weeping branches are covered with showy, snow white flowers on this magnificent, compact, hardy specimen for the landscape. Red ornamental fruit follows in summer. Very disease and insect resistant. A beautiful small yard tree. Exquisite in Japanese style or nature inspired gardens. Deciduous.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. - DetailBotanical Pronunciation:PROO-nusPlant type:TreeDeciduous/evergreen:DeciduousGrowth habit:WeepingGrowth rate:SlowAverage landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.Special features:Bird Friendly, Compact Form, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Year-round InterestFoliage color:GreenBlooms:SpringFlower color:WhiteFlower attributesShowy FlowersGarden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, CottageCompanion PlantsEastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
- CareCare InformationProvide humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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