Trees

Prunus × subhirtella 'Pendula'

Weeping Higan cherry

Also known as: Japanese weeping cherry · Prunus pendula

An exceptionally wide-spreading Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' at Belleisle Park, Ayr, Scotland; 6th May 2012. Photo: Owen Johnson / Trees and Shrubs Online, CC BY-SA 4.0

Slender, cascading branches become a curtain of pale pink, single flowers before the leaves emerge in spring. The flowing crown is especially effective beside a lawn or path where its outline has room to develop. This is a spreading ornamental cherry, not a narrow accent; give it a sunny position and consistently well-drained soil.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 20–30 ft · Width: 25–35 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 5–8
Bloom: Single pale pink flowers in early spring

Sizes & prices

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental flowering specimen
Form: Oval, weeping
Growth rate: Rapid
Major issues: Canker, borers, leaf spots, black knot and root rot are possible; protect bark and avoid soggy roots.
Fruit / litter: Small red fruits ripen black; fruiting is usually sparse.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Cherries are vulnerable to browsing; protect young trees.
Drought: Moderate tolerance once established; water during prolonged dry spells
Wet soil: Intolerant of poorly drained, waterlogged soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green; deciduous
Form: Weeping; branches become more mounded with age

Growing & care

Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid persistent saturation
Pruning: Prune ornamental cherries lightly in summer to reduce silver-leaf and canker risk. Remove shoots below a graft and preserve the intended weeping or upright framework.

Sources & photo credits

The Morton Arboretum

Oregon State University

University of Connecticut

NC State Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Photo: Owen Johnson / Trees and Shrubs Online, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: An exceptionally wide-spreading Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' at Belleisle Park, Ayr, Scotland; 6th May 2012. Photo: Owen Johnson / Trees and Shrubs Online, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.