Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' is a slow growing broad weeping form, usually grafted on a stem. The main branches spread out more or less horizontally and the young twigs are very pendulous. It forms a decorative winter silhouette. It eventually attains a height of approx. 4 m. The green leaves are somewhat larger than those of the species, their autumnal colour yellow-orange. Brief but abundant flowering period in (late) April. The flower buds are dark pink, the flowers single and pale pink to practically white. Flower diameter approx. 1.5 cm. It does not stand up to wet soil. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
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calcareous soilclay soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)broad weeping3rd size, smaller than 6 metreshalf-open crowngreenwhiteAprilslow growingConspicuous bloomAttractive autumn colourvaluable for bees (honey plant)non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula'
Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula' turn yellow, orange in autumn.
The right time to plant Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus ×subhirtella 'Pendula' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.