.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Snow Fountain' Weeping Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella 'Snow Fountain' Description A graceful, cascading deciduous shrub featuring delicate white blossoms in early spring and elegant, weeping branches that create a stunning visual focal point in any garden. Suggested Uses Ideal for landscape accenting, garden borders, small courtyard gardens, and as a container specimen to add seasonal beauty and structure. Plant Details Botanical Name: Snow Fountain' Weeping Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella 'Snow Fountain' Common Name: Snow Fountain' Weeping Higan Cherry Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 feet in height with a spreading width of 6-8 feet, developing a graceful, cascading form over time. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early spring, March to April Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: Lightly fragrant blossoms Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for arrangements Grows Well With: Hostas, azaleas, and Japanese maples Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a location with full sun to partial shade; plant in well-drained soil. Soil Moisture: Maintain consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Humidity: Average; protect from harsh winter winds. Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or crossing branches after flowering to maintain shape. Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones; minimal winter protection needed elsewhere. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Protect buds from late spring frosts to ensure blossoming.