Profuse, double pink flowers appear before leaves.
Blossoms are 3/4-1" in diameter. Most popular of the
weeping cherries. Needs full sunlight.
Habit:
Distinctive, graceful,
weeping-pendulous habit, branches sweep to
the ground; frequently grafted at 6-7'
height
Size:
12 - 15' high by 12 - 15' wide
Color:
Glossy dark green in
summer, changing to a consistent excellent
wine red in autumn
Hardiness:
Zone 4 - 8 USDA
Family:
Rosaceae
Prunus
yedoensis
Yoshino cherry
A small to medium sized rounded to broad rounded
tree highly prized for its outstanding display of
light pink to white flowers. Noteworthy plantings
exist in the Washington D.C. area.
Habit:
Rounded to broad-rounded,
with a slight horizontal tiered effect to
the branches; older specimens may show some
weeping effect; very graceful
