Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15-20 Feet

Mature Spread

15-20 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 8

Turn your yard into a springtime daydream with Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry. In early spring, arching branches drip with pale pink, lightly fragrant blossoms that draw every eye and plenty of pollinators. The elegant weeping silhouette adds instant romance without feeling fussy.

After bloom, clean green leaves create a soft canopy for summer shade, then glow gold to apricot in fall. This compact ornamental makes a stunning lawn specimen, anchors entryways, and frames patios or water features with graceful movement.

Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry Care

Plant in full sun for 6–8 hours daily to maximize bloom and branch density. Provide well-drained loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0); amend heavy clay with compost and grit for drainage. Water deeply the first 1–2 years to establish, then during dry spells give a thorough soak when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry. Mulch 2–3 inches over the root zone, keeping mulch a few inches off the trunk. Feed in early spring with a light dose of slow-release, balanced tree and shrub fertilizer.

Prune right after flowering: remove crossed or damaged wood, thin lightly to maintain the cascading form, and never top. Hardy in Zones 5–8; in hotter zones, provide afternoon shade and consistent moisture. Often grafted—remove any shoots that arise below the graft union.

Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry Spacing

For a specimen, allow 12–15 feet of open space from walls, power lines, or large trees. For twin planting, space 15–20 feet on center to showcase the full weeping skirt. Keep 6–8 feet back from sidewalks and driveways so the draping branches don’t obstruct paths.

Not recommended for long-term container culture; if temporarily container-grown, use a 24–28 inch pot with excellent drainage and plan to transplant within 1–2 years. Stake only in windy sites during the first season, then remove.

Why Grow Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry?

• Show-stopping early spring bloom with soft pink, lightly fragrant flowers

• Graceful, cascading silhouette that reads as living sculpture

• Manageable mature size for small yards, courtyards, and front landscapes

• Multi-season interest: spring bloom, summer shade, glowing fall color, striking winter form

• Pollinator friendly, drawing bees during the early-season nectar gap

Bring home a statement tree that delivers romance in spring and refined structure the rest of the year. Weeping Yoshino Flowering Cherry turns ordinary spaces into moments you’ll look forward to every season.