Prunus pendula 'Stellata'
weeping cherry 'Stellata'
A small, slender, weeping deciduous tree about 3-4m tall, with dark green leaves turning yellow and orange in autumn, and bearubg abundant clusters of single clear pink, star-shaped blooms in early or mid spring
Synonyms
Prunus pendula 'Pink Star'Prunus pendula 'Beni-hoshi'
see morePrunus × subhirtella 'Stellata'
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Prune in summer to avoid silver leaf
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars and leaf-mining moths
Diseases
May be subject to silver leaf,blossom wilt and bacteria canker
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