Mark A. Miller
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Prunus 'Snofozam'(SNOW FOUNTAIN®)
Plant Common Name
Snow Fountain® Weeping Cherry, Weeping Cherry
General Description
The weeping branches of this hybrid cherry are mantled with snowy flowers in early spring, before the leaves appear. It can be grown as a groundcover or as a small tree.
This hardy deciduous tree has oval, serrated, dark green leaves that turn yellow, orange, and burgundy in fall. The leaves are alternately borne along the pendulous gray-barked branches. A blizzard of pure white, five-petaled flowers envelops the branches in early spring. A few small, black, inedible fruits may follow the flowers. This weak-trunked cherry is typically grafted on a straight or sinuous understock to form a small weeping tree with ground-sweeping branches. Unstaked, cutting-grown specimens will remain prostrate.
Snow Fountain® weeping cherry flourishes in sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil. Tree forms require protection from strong winds. Use this cultivar as a specimen plant, in a formal border, as a bank cover, or for bonsai.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
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Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
2'-15' / 0.6m - 4.6m
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Width
8'-12' / 2.4m - 3.7m
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Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
