Does anyone know how tall and wide does the weeping cherry get? Or any other suggestion as I want to put something of small size out on the front lawn (going to landscape this area). It gets full sun, but wixh to have something that gives a pink flower. Thanks Hoppy
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Most Weeping Cherries [and alot of other weeping form plants] are one variety grafted onto a different rootstock. Usually, however tall one is when you buy it - that's its mature height. They will get a little taller but growth happens by more and thicker branches.
In early spring, visit a quality garden center or specialist nursery to pick an appropriate specimen for your site. The tree can be planted while it's still dormant [no leaves]. If you pick one then, you'll be able to see it's branching structure easily.
When planting, dig some bark chips [mulch] into your planting hole. This helps the tree with soil friability - to get oxygen to the roots, and water retention. A good handfull of bonemeal will help those roots get a good start. Those Rootbooster-type products do well also, follow manufacturers directions.
Make sure to plant at the same level as it was in the pot.If buying B&B [balled and burlapped], DO NOT remove the burlap - it's protecting the tiny feeder roots. Simply untie any string at the trunk, pull back the burlap from around the top a little bit and keep the soil level below any fresh-looking bark.
If your area has a problem with shot-hole fungus [little holes in the leaves], spray with dormant oil next winter after the leaves have dropped and before new buds burst..
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