How to Grow and Care for Weeping Cherry Trees

26.01.2024 - 17:15 / gardenerspath.com / Joe Butler

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Cherry Trees Prunus spp.

Looking for a pendulous twist on an old favorite? Then a weeping cherry tree may be just what you’re looking for.

Much of the time, drooping plant shoots mean that something’s wrong. But for weeping cherry trees, such droopage is normal. Actually, it’s better than normal – it’s flat-out gorgeous.

There’s something very captivating about a cherry tree’s “weepiness.”

Perhaps it symbolizes finding beauty in crestfallen sadness, or maybe it’s a reminder to stand tall, even when the world is bringing you down – its aesthetic can inspire many different takeaways.

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It also looks natural, yet unnatural at the same time, in a way that’s delightfully uncanny.

Much like a photorealistic tattoo, a celebrity wax statue, or the animation style of “The Polar Express,” a drooping yet healthy growing habit looks like it shouldn’t even be, yet it is.

Metaphors and comparisons aside, these trees look quite cool. But for maximum coolness, they must be grown correctly. And to do that, you’ll need the right know-how.

That’s what this guide is for. All the cultivation knowledge you need, right at your fingertips.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

A weeping cherry tree is any variety of flowering cherry tree with soft, limp twigs, pendulous branches, and an overall cascading appearance.

Native to Japan, China, and/or Korea, these plants flaunt a lovely east Asian aesthetic. I’d describe the vibe as “samurai movie backdrop,” which, coming from a nerd, is the highest of praise.

For the most part, they’re hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 8, although some varieties