{"product_id":"weeping-yoshino-cherry-tree","title":"Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWeeping Yoshino Cherry Tree (Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare-Yoshino')\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree is the crown jewel of the early spring landscape, bringing unparalleled elegance and fairytale romance to your yard. A graceful, weeping variation of the famous trees gifted to Washington, D.C., this ornamental showstopper features pendulous, cascading branches that drape all the way to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBefore the leaves even emerge in early spring, the bare, weeping branches are completely smothered in an explosion of snow-white to pale pink blossoms that emit a faint, sweet fragrance. As summer arrives, the blossoms give way to a glossy canopy of dark green leaves, which transition into a beautiful tapestry of warm yellows and bronzes in the autumn. It stands as a breathtaking focal point, designed to elevate the visual prestige of any property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Ecological Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarly Season Pollinator Feast:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the earliest trees to bloom in spring, providing an invaluable, life-saving nectar source for honeybees and native pollinators waking up from hibernation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSongbird Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e The dense, umbrella-like weeping canopy creates a highly secure, sheltered nesting habitat for local songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUrban Champion:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly tolerant of urban pollution, smog, and city environments, making it a resilient option for suburban and downtown landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutumn Avian Fuel:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces tiny, inconspicuous black cherries in late summer that are ignored by humans but highly prized as a high-energy food source by local birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Honest Harvest (What to Expect)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Spectacular, unmatched springtime visual impact, rapid initial growth to establish its weeping form, excellent adaptability to varying soil types, and a highly manageable mature size perfect for modern yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Caveats:\u003c\/b\u003e To preserve its iconic weeping form and maximize flower production, it demands a spot with uninterrupted, all-day sunlight. Like most flowering stone fruits, it prefers consistent moisture and will not tolerate \"wet feet\" or poorly draining, stagnant soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare-Yoshino'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Weeping Yoshino Cherry, Weeping Flowering Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 15–25 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–30 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium to Fast (12–24+ inches per year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 30–50 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eSun Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, loamy, well-drained soils; accepts clay or sand if drainage is good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable (5.0–8.0)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but possesses decent drought tolerance once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e White to light pink; early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Small, glossy black drupes (non-ornamental, wildlife food)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Strongly weeping, cascading branches with a rounded crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–25 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Specimen plant, focal point, entryway accent, patio tree, oriental gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHydration:\u003c\/b\u003e Soak the root ball thoroughly before planting and water deeply twice a week during its first growing season to ensure healthy root establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSiting:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a location with excellent air circulation and full, direct sunlight to keep the foliage dry and reduce the risk of common fungal leaf issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a 3-inch layer of wood mulch or compost over the root zone to regulate soil moisture, taking care not to let the mulch press directly against the trunk bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the root system is fully settled after the first year, the tree is quite resilient and only requires supplemental watering during prolonged summer droughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Prune strictly in late winter while the tree is fully dormant. Focus on removing any branches that try to grow straight upward, clearing out dead wood, and trimming the lower weeping skirts if you prefer clearance above the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed in early spring just before the buds break with a well-balanced, slow-release tree fertilizer or a top-dressing of organic compost to boost bloom abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ATM Gardens","offers":[{"title":"3-4ft","offer_id":51439227568423,"sku":"ST40H3","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5ft","offer_id":51439234351399,"sku":"ST40H4","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9094\/0711\/files\/WEEPINGYOSHINO15.webp?v=1779923628","url":"https:\/\/atmgardens.com\/products\/weeping-yoshino-cherry-tree","provider":"ATM Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}