Prunus Snow Fountain Half Standard 10 Litre Pot

Prunus 'Snow Fountain' – Compact Weeping Cherry with Cascading White Blossom

Prunus 'Snow Fountain' is a stunning ornamental cherry, prized for its graceful weeping habit and abundance of pure white spring blossom. Compact and elegant, it’s ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or as a specimen tree, providing beauty and structure across the seasons.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Cascading branches are smothered in clouds of pure white flowers, creating a breathtaking display.

• Summer: Foliage matures to fresh green, forming a neat and elegant canopy.

• Autumn: Leaves turn shades of gold and orange, extending its seasonal impact.

• Winter: Bare weeping framework provides structure and graceful silhouette.

Key Features

• Showy white blossom – Profuse flowers cover the branches in early to mid-spring.

• Weeping habit – Cascading form creates elegance even without flowers.

• Compact growth – Reaches 2–3m, perfect for small gardens and containers.

• Seasonal interest – White spring blooms, summer greenery, and golden autumn colour.

• Low maintenance – Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow.

Perfect For

• Small gardens – Ideal specimen tree that won’t outgrow its space.

• Patios and courtyards – Stunning when grown in large containers.

• Japanese or oriental themes – A natural choice for zen-inspired gardens.

• Spring displays – Underplant with bulbs for layers of seasonal colour.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun for maximum flowering.

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil preferred.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Requires little pruning beyond removing dead or crossing wood in summer. Water regularly until established.

Looks Great With

• Spring bulbs – Daffodils, Crocus, or Tulips beneath the branches for layered displays.

• Acers – Japanese maples add rich foliage contrast.

• Evergreens – Yew, Box, or Camellia provide year-round structure.

• Perennials and grasses – Soften the base planting with texture and colour.

Prunus 'Snow Fountain' is a graceful, compact weeping cherry that brings clouds of white blossom in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, and golden autumn tones. Perfect as a specimen tree, it offers year-round elegance in a small, easy-to-manage form.

Prunus Snow Fountain Half Standard 10 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.