Dwarf Weeping Cherry Tree
All About The Dwarf Weeping Cherry Tree
A newer species, the dwarf weeping cherry tree is gaining popularity as a top picked tree for landscaping. It bends toward the ground similar to the characteristics of the weeping mulberry tree. Landscapers are finding a deep infatuation to this tree, not only for its abundance of beautiful white flowers that it produces but also for the fact that is really quite simple to grow. This tree made its grand opening debut during 2006, and since its arrival it has been virtually impossible for suppliers to keep in the stock. If you can physically get your hands on this tree, don't hesitate to buy it because if you blink, someone else will snatch it up. It has been referred to as the “perfect tree.” It does not care about temperature that it is grown in nor is it fussy about the type of soil you plant it in. It is not an extra large tree so even a bit smaller of a yard can accommodate it nicely and the fragrance that it releases seems to just draw you in.
The dwarf weeping cherry tree can be left to grow at will or if you choose to bother with it then it does also respond well to pruning. If you don’t prune it, the branches may grow all the way to the ground, forming a nice hiding space under it. The tree is capable of growing up to 20 to 30 feet, it ages very well and is estimated that it will live more than 70 years.
If you can actually find a dwarf weeping cherry tree then planting it is the easy part. You should pick a spot that has direct sunlight of six to eight hrs a day and leave at least 20 feet on all sides of it If you plant it too close to your house you may need to up-root it before you get to even enjoy it.
The hole that you create for the tree should be twice the size of the root ball. You should also use a pitchfork and poke a couple of small holes in the bottom of the big hole for the roots to grow into more easily. After placing the tree in the hole you created, you will then add back the soil you removed from the hole originally, mixed with a bit of peat moss. Water thoroughly and allow all of the water to soak through those pitchfork holes you created and then water again. Press the dirt down tight to get rid of any air pockets.
Lastly, you need to add mulch to the ground surrounding the tree to cut down on any weed growth and the mulch will also help the soil to hold as much moisture in as possible. Your dwarf weeping cherry tree will be very thirsty and require much water for the first couple days. It is recommended that after planting, for the first two hours that it is in the ground, you should run your garden hose over to it and let the water trickle over it. After this initial watering you should then water it every 3 days or more often if you don't receive a lot of rainfall. The tree should be fertilized with a time released type of fertilizer. Fertilizer spikes are actually highly recommended for the 1st year.
If you are in the thought process of adding this gorgeous, unique tree to your landscaping you should start trying to find one immediately. Due to its popularity, everyone is trying to find a dwarf weeping cherry tree; you will truly be the envy of all of you neighbors.