Prunus 'Snow Showers' - Prunus 'Snow Showers' (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Prunus 'Snow Showers'

Also known as: Plums 'Snow Showers'

Prunus 'Snow Showers' epitomizes elegance with its cascading branches adorned by prolific white blossoms resembling a gentle snowfall in spring. The delicate flowers, set against lush green foliage, create a striking visual display. This ornamental cherry, favored in temperate landscapes, thrives in full sun, with its weeping form accentuating gardens and providing a spectacular seasonal spectacle.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

3 m

Plant Height

2 m

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Prunus 'Snow Showers'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Water prunus 'Snow Showers' once before budding in mid-spring, then monthly until autumn. Ensure thorough watering until surface drainage stops. Loosen soil and remove weeds after watering. Cease watering in autumn and winter to prevent frost damage.

Fertilize: Prunus 'Snow Showers' thrives with regular fertilization using organic base fertilizer. Create a circular trench (depth: 38 cm / 15 in, width: 28 cm / 11 in) around its crown to apply fertilizer. Fertilize twice yearly: before blooming and during fruit development to enhance growth and yield.

Pruning: Prunus 'Snow Showers' features cascading branches and white blossoms. Prune in early spring to shape, remove dead branches, and improve air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning; thin dense areas for light. Regular maintenance prevents diseases and promotes growth, using clean, sharp tools and considering the plant's natural form.

Propagation: Prunus 'Snow Showers' can be propagated by grafting. Choose healthy branches with 3-4 developed buds in mid-spring or use buds directly in summer. Make a T-shaped cut on the stock, insert the bud, and bind with plastic. Remove the wrap after 10-20 days when healed.

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