Show off your green-finger skills and create a perfect hide-away in your garden! The ‘Shidare Yosh...Show off your green-finger skills and create a perfect hide-away in your garden! The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ has pendant branches that weep downwards, almost reaching the ground. This is the ideal small tree to create a romantic spot for a love bench or a fairytale space where the children can play make-believe games. Weeping Yoshino Cherry trees offer a stunning display of single white flowers in spring that smother the branches. The flowers have a lovely almond scent that attracts bees, butterflies and pollinating insects into your garden. The leaves emerge as a bronze colour and slowly mature to a luscious dark green. In autumn they put on a fabulous final show in colours of fiery red, orange and yellow before falling. Autumn also sees the appearance of dark red fruits which will remain on the branches well into the winter. The fruits attract birds and other wildlife, adding further interest to your garden space. Prunus 'Shidare Yoshino' is fully hardy and can be planted in full sun. It is tolerant of most soil types, apart from very wet or chalky areas and is also ideal for urban gardens as it is pollution tolerant. This lovely tree is a great choice for a smaller garden reaching heights of 4m and spreads of 3m in a 20 year period. It can also be planted in a container and used to add a wonderful ambience to a sunny patio.
This guide is for anyone looking to enhance their garden with the elegant weeping form and stunning seasonal displays of the Prunus Shidare Yoshino. It offers a beautiful focal point, attracting beneficial insects and providing visual interest throughout the year. Keep in mind that while it's adaptable, this tree doesn't thrive in very wet or chalky soil.
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Model Part Number
TREE_PRUSYO_12L
Brand
Gardeners Dream
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FAQs
How long does it take for the tree to reach its full size?
The Prunus Shidare Yoshino can reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m in approximately 20 years.
Can I plant it in a container?
Yes, it is suitable for container planting, which makes it perfect for patios and decks.
What type of soil is best?
It prefers well-draining soil and is tolerant of most soil types, except very wet or chalky ones.
When does it flower?
It blooms in the spring, with a stunning display of white flowers.
Does it attract wildlife?
Yes, the fruits attract birds and other wildlife, adding further interest to the garden space.
How much sunlight does it need?
It thrives in full sun, meaning it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Is it suitable for urban gardens?
Yes, it is pollution tolerant, making it ideal for urban gardens.
Troubleshooting
Yellowing leaves
Check for overwatering or poor drainage. Ensure the soil is well-draining.
Lack of flowers
Ensure the tree receives full sun. Also, prune after flowering, as pruning at the wrong time can remove flower buds.
Pests or diseases
Inspect the tree regularly for pests or diseases. Treat any infestations or infections promptly using appropriate methods.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Provides a beautiful weeping form, adding a unique aesthetic to any garden.
Offers stunning spring blooms, attracting pollinators and enhancing the garden's beauty.
Exhibits vibrant seasonal color changes, extending visual interest throughout the year.
Attracts birds with its autumn fruits, adding to the garden's biodiversity.
Tolerant to pollution and suitable for urban environments.
Cons
Not suitable for very wet or chalky soil.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering.
May require regular pruning to maintain desired shape.
Fruit can create a small mess on patios or walkways in the winter.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Planting: Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Avoid very wet or chalky areas. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Soil: Amend the soil with compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, until established. Once established, the tree is moderately drought-tolerant.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape the tree and remove any dead or crossing branches. Minimal pruning is required to maintain its natural weeping form.
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Compatibility: Suitable for urban gardens due to its pollution tolerance.