How do I plant weeping cherry trees?
LocationPlace this ornamental tree where viewers can admire the blossoms and form. Although weeping cherry trees are adaptable, they dislike wet soils and prefer full sun. Select a site where the trailing branches will not interfere with walkways or buildings. Surface roots are not invasive. Keep the mature size in mind; weeping Higan cherry trees (Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’) grow up to 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide, but the cultivar ‘Snow Fountains’ (Prunus x ‘Snow Fountains’) is a dwarf hybrid that reaches 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide.Planting HolePrepare the planting hole, digging twice the width of the original root ball but only as deep. Keep the excavated dirt on a tarp or in a wheelbarrow. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension warns against adding amendments unless the soil is very poor. Gently slide the tree from the container, slitting the container if necessary. Never pull on the trunk or branches to lift the tree; pulling dislodges small roots hidden beneath the soil.Pl
