Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'

$79⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

15 - 30 feet
Mature Spread

15 - 30 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Pink
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') is a fantastic weeping ornamental flowering tree with so many mind-blowing features to impart to your landscape! Start spring with those dripping branches that grow out and then weep down. New spring foliage starts bronzed and matures to a gorgeous green! Then spring erupts in big hot pink buds that burst open into scented pinkish-white flowers!

A modest-sized specimen, Higan's Pink is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and the occasional hummingbird, and the pendulous branching adds a magical effect to your garden! There's nothing quite as magnetic as a Pink Weeping Cherry tree to add some serious bonus points to your home's curb appeal!

Weeping Cherry trees do best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. Though not the fastest-growing trees, their ease of care and slow and steady growth mean less work for you! Less pruning and less fussing as well! Giving you plenty of time to watch your tree develop its unique weeping form while also giving you the time to train it the way you want!

Planting and Application:

Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry is a must-have specimen for your front yard plantings! Sacrifice a bit of lawn and create a raised berm or curving garden bed right in front of your front door to highlight these gorgeous trees! Park a garden bench beneath a limbed-up tree for headroom, or create an arching canopy for you to walk under on a footpath or as you pass from your front yard to the back

Perfect trees for both Asian-inspired Zen gardens and for draping themselves over Rock gardens, you will elevate a back seating area or add the crown jewel to grace any garden bed. Groupings of three create magical groves for kids to play beneath and for lazy spring and summer days stretched out beneath the fragrant blooms and summer shade!

Scented Pink Spring Blossoms
Bronzed New Leaves & Lush Green Summer Foliage
Ornate Drooping Limbs
Gorgeous Specimens & Pollinator-Friendly
Ornamental Shade, Accents & Focal Point Trees

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Higan Weeping Cherry trees need full sun to flower their very best year after year! Provide a well-drained rich soil location with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch or compost as top dressing every year. Water regularly while young trees are establishing, but once settled, Weeping Cherry trees can tolerate light drought. But to keep your trees happy and flowering, give them a long drink during hot summers and extended periods without rain. Prune these flowering trees while they are dormant in the late winter or very early spring.

Full Sun
Moderate Yet Consistent Moisture Needs
Adaptable Once Established
Appreciates Rich Well-Drained Soil & Mulch
Prune When Dormant

Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry will be the object of affection for everyone in your neighborhood (or is that a hint of jealousy?) when you plant these scented pink flowering and drooping ornamentals in your yard this year! Hurry and secure yours before the Joneses do by reserving one of NatureHills.com for shipping this spring!