Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'

Chrysanthemum weeping cherry, Weeping oriental cherry, Cheal's weeping

synonym Prunus serrulata 'Kiku-shidare'
Prunus serrulata 'Cheal's weeping'

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Description

Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ (Chrysanthemum weeping cherry) is one of the tree species that was planted along the Arakawa River near Tokyo, Japan at the end of the 19th century. Young specimens have mainly horizontal branches. As the tree ages, its branches start to hang more, forming a weeping habit. Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ does not grow to be a very tall tree, but by tying and pruning it to guide it, it can reach a height of 6 metres. Like Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’, Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ and Prunus triloba, the Chrysanthemum weeping cherry is widely used in gardens in the western hemisphere.

In late April, early May, the ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ cultivar blooms racemes of densely stuffed, soft pink flowers that look like Chrysanthemums. Simultaneous with the blossoms, the oval leaves bud bronze, then turn bright green in the summer and a beautiful yellow-orange in the autumn. Young twigs change colour as the branches get older, going from green to brown, and the grey bark forms furrows when it is older. Its hanging branches give the cultivar an interesting winter silhouette. Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ does not bear fruit.

It will grow best in a sunny, sheltered environment with nutrient-rich, moist soil with a lot of space to root. Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ is a beautiful tree that is perfect for use in large and small gardens and park-like situations like cemeteries.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden small garden patio cemetery

Pavement

none

Characteristics

Crown shape

weeping

Crown structure

semi-open

Height

4 - 6 m

Width

3 - 4 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

neutral alkaline

7.8 - 8.0

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flowers

leaves

bark

twigs

Flowers

raceme striking stuffed

Flower colour

pink

Flowering period

April - May

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds bronze green

Leaves

deciduous ovoid serrate doubly serrate

Autumn colour

yellow-orange

Fruits

no fruit

Bark

Bark colour

grey

Bark

slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare with lenticels horizontal branches pendulous

Root system

shallow slightly branched

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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