5 JAPANESE Weeping Cherry Tree Seeds A++ SPECIMEN ~ Prunus subhirtella pendula
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ Japanese Weeping Higan Cherry, Prunus subhirtella pendula, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Showy Flowers, Graceful Weeping Habit, Ornamental Fruits, Fall Colors, Winter Interest, Bonsai, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food, Cold Tolerant Often called weeping higan cherries, produce delicate blossoms in colors ranging from nearly white to pale pink. Seeds of the weeping variety were brought from Japan around 1862. Other Names: Weeping Higan Cherry, Prunus subhirtella pendula, Weeping Japanese Cherry Zone: 5 to 8 Growth rate: Fast Plant Type: Medium size deciduous flowering tree Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Japan Height: 20 to 30 feet Spread: 20 to 30 feet Shape: Weeping habit Bloom Time: April Bloom Color: Light pink to rose pink Flower/Fruit: Light-pink pendulous clusters of flowers. Fruits are small and glossy black. Sun: Full sun to part shade Fall Color: Red or Vivid Yellow Drought tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Prefers moist, well-drained soils of average fertility in full sun, but is adaptable to poor soils, compacted soils, dry soils, and heat. Culture: If desired, stems that weep to the ground can be pruned up to a desired height (either staggered in height for informality, or clipped to precisely the same height for formality) so that mowing, growth of other ornamentals, or maintenance access can be achieved underneath the tree Uses: Weeping specimen for the landscape. Bonsai. Sowing Prunus subhirtella pendula Seeds: Weeping Higan Cherry seeds possess a thick, impermeable seed-coat which prevents or significantly retards germination. Scarification, cold stratification, and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F Germination: Sow 1/4" Deep