Kiku-Shidare-Zakura is one of the prettiest of the weeping Japanese flowering cherry trees, and is well-suited to European climates.
The flowers are an intense deep pink colour, and borne in great profusion. Kiku-Shidare-Zakura flowers typically have far more petals per flower than the 25-50 of the more common "double" flowered varieties. The Japanese word "kiku" means "chrysanthemum", and is often used to denote a variety which has the potential for more than a hundred petals per flower. It is this mass of petals which gives the blossom of Kiku-Shidare-Zakura such vibrancy and impact.
The tree remains compact, making it a good choice for planting in a small lawn or front garden.
If you are looking for a classic pink weeping blossom tree, this is a good choice.
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You do not need to do anything to encourage the weeping habit - it will happen quite naturally as the tree grows. For best results plant in a sheltered sunny spot with good soil to get the most intense blossom.
The flowering cherries offer perhaps the most beautiful and attractive blossom of all tree species. They are usually cold-hardy and disease-resistant, and have some tolerance of poor soils including clay or chalk soils.
There is a considerable choice of size and form, from small compact trees which will suit the smaller garden, to weeping forms, columnar (fastigiate) forms, and large vigorous trees suitable for open spaces. However all flowering cherries are best when planted in a sheltered situation, protected from strong winds, so that the blossom will be as long-lasting as possible.
The flowering cherry season usually lasts from late March to early May - about 6 weeks - although some varieties flower even earlier. The UK Royal Horticultural Society classifies flowering cherries as early-season (late March to early April), mid-season (mid-April to late April), or late-season (late April and into early May). Individual varieties are typically in flower for about 2 weeks.
