Name: Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'

Common name

Weeping cherry tree 'Pendula'

Type

Weeping tree

Family

Rosaceae

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' is an ornamental cherry tree with a graceful and elegant weeping habit, renowned for its abundant bloom of pale pink to light pink flowers, which appear in early spring before the foliage. Its gracefully drooping branches form a natural cascading silhouette, ideal for planting as a specimen, on an embankment, or near a water feature. Its glossy green foliage turns beautiful golden yellow hues in autumn, extending seasonal interest. This moderately growing, hardy cultivar, well-suited for residential or landscaped gardens, prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. 'Pendula' combines delicacy, movement, and spectacular flowering, offering a living and romantic architectural accent in any landscape design.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate, especially in the early years

Fertilization

Spring, compost, or balanced fertilizer

Soil type

Well drained, fertile

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Pale pink to light pink

Fruiting

Small, discreet, inedible black berries

Foliage color

Glossy green → golden yellow

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Weeping large

Height

4.5–6 m (15–20 ft)

Width

13–18 ft (4–5.5 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Ornamental (non-edible)

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.