Weeping Cherry Tree
Prunus pendula 'Plena-Rosea'
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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#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 |
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#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 Cherry Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring

Growing Zones 5-8
Outstanding Ornamental Weeping Cherry Tree
- Incredible Double Blooms in Very Early Spring
- Exquisite Weeping Form
- Excellent Focal Point or Specimen
- Reliable Performance
- Year-Round Interest
- Cold Hardy
- Fast Growing
For the perfect touch to an exquisite garden, you'll want to consider the beautiful Weeping Cherry (Prunus pendula 'Plena-Rosea'). A traditional Japanese garden plant with a pronounced weeping form, the Weeping Cherry is blessed with uncommon beauty, grace, and style, this delightful tree is a spectacular addition to any landscape.
Weeping Cherry is an exquisite accent tree that commands attention all year long. Easy to grow by beginning gardeners to its natural height and width, this grand specimen can also be a wonderful project plant for experienced gardeners.
With a few simple pruning cuts while the plant is young, you'll help fit this beautiful plant like a glove to its planting spot. When this training is done, the Weeping Cherry becomes a truly magnificent focal point in the landscape.
This is a tree with a story to tell. Lyrical, downward-flowing branches and lovely bronze bark act like a siren song to draw you closer. The branch structure is at once strong, yet delicate. Used as a focal point, Weeping Cherry keeps your interest year-round.
When spring arrives, you'll be astonished by the Weeping Cherry's stunning display. This is often one of the very first plants to flower in spring, and it is an extremely welcome sight.
It creates a very special landmark in your neighborhood with a show of delicate, double pink flowers billowing along each beautiful branch. The spring flowers are truly a thrilling event, and you'll enjoy a reliable display year after year.
When the flowers have passed, glossy, elegant leaves emerge. You'll appreciate the tree's lush shade all summer long.
In fall, the dark green leaves bring even more color as they turn shades of yellow and red for a lovely fall color.
Songbirds love the inconspicuous, ebony-colored cherries, but you probably won't even notice the fruit. The birds will eat them up quickly.
As impressive as the spring, summer, and fall appearance is, some people find they appreciate the tree in winter best. During the winter months, this tree truly stands out. The bare branches trail to the ground seeming to weep at the loss of the summer sun.
Weeping Cherry is highly prized by homeowners, and it's easy to see why. With such outstanding qualities, hardy temperament, and fast-growing nature, the Weeping Cherry is a must-have for any landscape.
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How to Use Weeping Cherry Tree in the Landscape
No Asian-inspired or Japanese Garden would be complete without this fabulous accent. And many homeowners are now building Meditation Gardens, where they can unwind and connect with nature in a very personal way.
This is a wonderful ornamental Cherry Tree to use as a focal point in front yard plantings, or in the backyard. Be sure to site it where you'll see it from inside the house. After all, the early spring flowering may happen when the air still has a nip to it. Imagine yourself curled up in a comfy spot - warm and toasty - rejoicing in the pretty pink blooms signaling winter's grip has thawed once again.
It's best to give this tree enough room to spread out to its full mature height and width, although you'll probably want to selectively prune it as a young tree in order to showcase its individual form.
Try planting it in a garden bed near a pool, fountain, or pond. You'll appreciate the reflected beauty of its wonderfully weeping form.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Weeping Cherry is very easy to grow and tolerant of many conditions other trees would balk at. It's a popular ornamental small tree. Long, gracefully weeping branches add movement to your landscape.
It does require well-drained soil but can tolerate a wide range of soil types from clay to sandy. Slightly acidic soils will deliver the best performance.
Check your drainage before planting your Weeping Cherry and mound up or create a raised bed if poor drainage is suspected in any location. Don't use this tree in lawns. Instead, place mulch around the tree. This will help further set this accent off in your landscape.
Weeping Cherry prefers full sun but will tolerate a partial day's worth of sun. Always favor the morning sun and give protection from the hot afternoon sun or strong wind.
People are searching for this popular ornamental. Please place your order today, before we run out of this marvelous tree.