Species: Prunus subhirtella

(prue'nus sub-hir-tel'ah)

Prunus subhirtella

Higan Cherry

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Autumnalis', 'Pendula', 'Pendula Plena Rosea', 'Pendula Rubra', 'Rosy Cloud', 'Stellata', 'Whitcomb', 'Winter Sun'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 20' - 40' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: graceful, weeping habit

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

not as seriously affected by disease as other Asian Cherries

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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