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Prunus subhirtella 'Yae-shidare-higan' (syn. P. subhirtella 'Pendula Plena Rosea') Rosaceae
Yae-shidare Higan Cherry, Double Weeping Higan Cherry PROO-nus sub-hir-TEL-la
- Deciduous tree, 15-20 ft (4.5-6 m), weeping, twiggy, slender whip-like branches, usually grafted about 5-6 ft to an understock. Flowers double (20-25 petals), pink.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 6 Since the weeping form of Prunus subhirtella often comes true from seed, many selections have been made, including a white-flower type and several pink, double flowering types.