Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura 12-14cm Height 2.1 metres clear with top grafted crown 45 litre pot grown

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is one of the smallest weeping Cherry Blossom trees around and is ideal for small spaces or container growing. Despite its compact size, 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' offers a stunning display of large, deep-pink, double flowers that are almost spherical and up to 4cm wide.

In addition to the magnificent flowers in April-May, bronzed new foliage turns a glossy green before reclaiming hints of bronze and orange in the autumn. Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' grows to an estimated height and spread of just 3 x 2 metres in 20 years and has arching, pendulous branches.

A tough little tree, Cheals Weeping Cherry is tolerant of pollution and copes with most soils except damp or chalky, shallow conditions. 

• Common name: Cheal’s Weeping Cherry
• Latin: Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura
• Height and spread in 20 years: 3 x 3 metres
• Blossom: Large, almost spherical double pink flowers in spring
• Foliage: Bronzed in spring, matures to green, yellow/orange in autumn
• Seasons of interest: Spring, Autumn
• Soil: Suited to most well draining soils