PINK CASCADE® WEEPING CHERRY

PINK CASCADE® WEEPING CHERRY Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content.
• Performs best in soil that stays evenly moist but never soggy.
• Adapts to many garden soils if drainage is dependable.
• Avoid low spots where water tends to stand after rain.
• Sun Exposure:
• Plant in full sun for the best flower production and strongest branching.
• A minimum of 6 hours of direct sun is recommended.
• Bright exposure also helps encourage richer fall color.
• Too much shade may reduce bloom count and thin the overall habit.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during establishment to encourage a healthy root system.
• Prefers consistent moisture, especially during warm or windy weather.
• Deep watering is better than frequent shallow watering.
• Do not allow roots to remain in saturated soil.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• A balanced slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early spring if needed.
• Rich garden soil often reduces the need for heavy feeding.
• Avoid overfertilizing, which can push excess leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
• A light layer of organic mulch can help moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Prune in late winter or very early spring after severe cold has passed.
• Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to preserve its graceful form.
• Light shaping is usually all that is needed for a polished appearance.
• Minimal maintenance is expected once the tree is established in the right site.

Family: Rosaceae · Common Name: Cherry/Peach/Plum/Almond/Nectarine/Apricot

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About PINK CASCADE® WEEPING CHERRY

• Born From a Beautiful Match: Pink Cascade® Weeping Cherry was bred from a cross between the white-flowering Snow Fountains® Cherry and a pink-flowering cherry called 'First Lady,' giving it the elegant habit of one parent and the rosy bloom color of the other.
• University Roots, Nursery Finish: This cultivar was developed through work connected to Dr. Thomas Ranney at North Carolina State University and J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery, making it a great example of plant breeding meeting real-world garden performance.
• Pink With a Perfumed Bonus: Compared with Snow Fountains® Cherry, Pink Cascade® is noted for pink flowers that are larger and slightly fragrant, adding another layer of spring appeal beyond color alone.
• A True Weeper at Heart: Its strict weeping habit is one of the traits that makes this selection so distinctive. That flowing silhouette gives it a softer, more dramatic presence than many upright flowering cherries.
• Cherry Family Connections: Flowering cherries belong to the broader Prunus group, which also includes peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds. That family connection makes ornamental cherries part of one of gardening's most famously beautiful and useful plant lineages.