Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Double Weeping Rosebud Cherry Tree

Botanical name: Prunus Pendula ‘Pleno-Rosea’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 20 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: pink/white

Foliage color: green/gold/red

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: focal point

Light needs: 6-8 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts pollinators

Watering instructions: allow only the first few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-10-10 in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: magnolias, dogwoods, eastern redbud

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no