Sharptop Trees
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Snow Goose'
Plant Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Snow Goose Flowering Cherry
General Description
In early to mid-spring, the upright branches of ornamental cherry ‘Snow Goose’ are flocked with single, five-petaled white blossoms. These feature delicate, light pink stamens which gradually darken to deeper rose over time. Bright green leaves emerge as the flowering subsides, which in autumn turn to shades of yellow and gold with flashes of red. Small, inedible, blue-black fruits may occasionally develop following bloom. This deciduous small tree possesses an upright form which becomes more rounded with maturity.
Plant this disease and insect-resistant cherry in full to partial sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Although drought tolerant, it displays best growth and overall beauty with regular moisture. Use it as an ornamental flowering accent tree in the yard or along a street. Its snowy flowers will stand out if the tree is planted in front of a dark colored building or backdrop of evergreens.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
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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, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tree
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Height
15'-20' / 4.6m - 6.1m
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Width
12'-20' / 3.7m - 6.1m
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Pink
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
