Weeping Cherry

Prunus itosakura Siebold

The Weeping Cherry tree is known for its graceful, drooping branches and beautiful pink or white blossoms in spring. It provides a lovely sight in gardens and parks.

Hábitat: Gardens, Parks

Aspecto

The Weeping Cherry has a graceful, cascading form with branches that drape towards the ground, creating a dome of foliage. In spring, it bursts into a spectacular display of delicate pink or white blossoms before its green leaves fully emerge. Its bark is typically dark and smooth.

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Weeping Cherry

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Datos interesantes

In Japan, these trees are a cherished symbol of spring and new beginnings.

Its iconic 'weeping' branches are thanks to a special genetic mutation!

Many varieties bloom *before* their leaves appear, creating a breathtaking floral cloud.

The tiny, sour cherries it produces are usually too bitter for humans to eat!

Habilidades especiales

Weeping Cherry has pliable branches that naturally cascade downwards, creating its signature graceful, weeping shape.

Weeping Cherry can produce a stunning abundance of flowers very early in spring, attracting active pollinators.

Its profusion of fragrant blossoms acts as a strong beacon, helping it attract numerous insects for successful pollination.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 2-8 m
Canopy Spread: 3-7 m
Comestible: No
Trunk Diameter: 30-60 cm
Esperanza de vida: 20-50 años
Fruit Type: Drupe
Growth Rate: Medio
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from its flowers

pollinates

Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

visits flowers for nectar, aiding in pollination

eaten by

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

caterpillars munch on its tender leaves

eats

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

small birds sometimes snack on its tiny, sour fruits

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Forma péndula

Describe una planta o estructura anatómica que se inclina o cuelga hacia abajo.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.