Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rosea'
drooping rosebud cherry blossom tree
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- Standard £7.95
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
'Pendula Rosea', a small deciduous weeping cherry, is beloved for its graceful, arching-pendulous branches and enchanting dusky pink blossoms that emerge from deep rosy-pink buds in late winter or early spring. The tree's dark green, ovate-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop during the growing season, turning into a stunning display of orange and red hues in autumn. Its year-round appeal makes it a favourite among gardeners. The pendulous branches add a unique and dynamic silhouette to the landscape, making it an excellent choice for adding movement and distinctive shapes to a medium-sized garden.
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.