Product description
Show off your green-finger skills and create a perfect hide-away in your garden! The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ has pendant branches that weep downwards, almost reaching the ground. This is the ideal small tree to create a romantic spot for a love bench or a fairytale space where the children can play make-believe games.
Weeping Yoshino Cherry trees offer a stunning display of single white flowers in spring that smother the branches. The flowers have a lovely almond scent that attracts bees, butterflies and pollinating insects into your garden.
The leaves emerge as a bronze colour and slowly mature to a luscious dark green. In autumn they put on a fabulous final show in colours of fiery red, orange and yellow before falling. Autumn also sees the appearance of dark red fruits which will remain on the branches well into the winter. The fruits attract birds and other wildlife, adding further interest to your garden space.
Prunus 'Shidare Yoshino' is fully hardy and can be planted in full sun. It is tolerant of most soil types, apart from very wet or chalky areas and is also ideal for urban gardens as it is pollution tolerant.
This lovely tree is a great choice for a smaller garden reaching heights of 4m and spreads of 3m in a 20 year period. It can also be planted in a container and used to add a wonderful ambience to a sunny patio.
Flowering Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus 'Shidare-Yoshino'
Prunus 'Shidare-Yoshino'
Product description
Show off your green-finger skills and create a perfect hide-away in your garden! The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ has pendant branches that weep downwards, almost reaching the ground. This is the ideal small tree to create a romantic spot for a love bench or a fairytale space where the children can play make-believe games.
Weeping Yoshino Cherry trees offer a stunning display of single white flowers in spring that smother the branches. The flowers have a lovely almond scent that attracts bees, butterflies and pollinating insects into your garden.
The leaves emerge as a bronze colour and slowly mature to a luscious dark green. In autumn they put on a fabulous final show in colours of fiery red, orange and yellow before falling. Autumn also sees the appearance of dark red fruits which will remain on the branches well into the winter. The fruits attract birds and other wildlife, adding further interest to your garden space.
Prunus 'Shidare Yoshino' is fully hardy and can be planted in full sun. It is tolerant of most soil types, apart from very wet or chalky areas and is also ideal for urban gardens as it is pollution tolerant.
This lovely tree is a great choice for a smaller garden reaching heights of 4m and spreads of 3m in a 20 year period. It can also be planted in a container and used to add a wonderful ambience to a sunny patio.
Give your tree the best start
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune your Prunus tree annually in midsummer to maintain its shape and remove any dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches. Avoid pruning during winter to minimise the risk of infection. For flowering varieties, prune immediately after blooming to encourage fresh growth and maximise next season's display. Regular maintenance will keep your tree healthy and looking its best year-round.
How to Water
Water your Prunus tree deeply after planting and consistently during its first growing season to help establish strong roots. Once established, the tree requires less frequent watering but should be watered during prolonged dry spells, especially in the summer months. Take care not to overwater, as Prunus trees dislike waterlogged conditions. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and ensure the roots can absorb the moisture effectively.
How to Plant
To plant a Prunus tree, choose a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably. Place the tree in the hole so that the root collar sits level with the soil surface, then backfill with a mixture of soil and organic matter, firming gently around the roots. Water thoroughly and apply a mulch layer around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping the mulch a few centimetres away from the trunk to prevent rot. Stake young trees for added support in windy areas.
