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.