Weeping Cherry Snow Fountains Ornamental Tree (Prunus 'Snow Fountains')

Weeping Cherry 'Snow Fountains' Ornamental Tree Description

The Weeping Cherry Snow Fountains is a compact, ornamental tree that brings elegance and charm to gardens throughout the year. This deciduous tree is known for its graceful, cascading branches, which create a stunning, fountain-like silhouette, reaching an approximate height and spread of 2.5-4 metres (8-13 feet) over 10-20 years, making it ideal for smaller gardens, patio planting, or as a beautiful focal point in larger landscapes.

In early spring, Snow Fountains bursts into bloom, with branches draped in clusters of pure white flowers that cascade downwards, resembling a waterfall of snow. The striking display attracts pollinators, including bees, adding ecological value to the garden. Throughout summer, the tree's fine green leaves create a lush canopy, providing gentle shade. In autumn, the foliage transforms to vibrant shades of yellow and orange, adding a burst of seasonal colour before the leaves fall, leaving the tree's delicate structure to add winter interest.

Pruning Advice

Pruning requirements for 'Snow Fountains' are minimal, as it naturally develops an attractive, weeping form. Light pruning can be done in late summer or early autumn after flowering to maintain shape or remove any damaged, diseased, or crossing branches. Avoid cutting back the main branches to preserve the weeping structure, and refrain from heavy pruning, as this can affect the following year's blooms.

Regularly check for any dead or weak branches and remove them to support healthy growth and maintain airflow through the tree. With minimal effort, 'Snow Fountains' will reward you with years of seasonal beauty and elegant structure.

Further Information

Visual Appeal: This tree brings multi-seasonal beauty with its spectacular spring flowers, attractive green summer foliage, and brilliant autumn colours, perfect for adding year-round interest to any garden.

Compact Growth: With a manageable size and weeping form, 'Snow Fountains' suits smaller spaces, patios, and decorative borders, and can also be grown in large containers.

Wildlife-Friendly: The blossoms attract pollinators like bees, supporting biodiversity within the garden.

Low Maintenance: Once established, this tree requires minimal care and is hardy and resilient to the UK climate.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.