{"product_id":"standard-prunus-subhirtella-falling-snow","title":"STANDARD \/ Prunus subhirtella 'Falling Snow'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping Flowering Cherry \/ Falling Snow Weeping Cherry \/ Higan Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus subhirtella \u003c\/em\u003e'Falling Snow' (weeping standard)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan (East Asia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous tree (grafted standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graceful weeping cherry for Adelaide\/South Australia, ‘Falling Snow’ drapes in masses of pure white blossom from late winter into spring, then carries neat green foliage that colours yellow–orange in autumn. Compact and elegant on a clear trunk, it’s ideal as a specimen over lawn, near entries, or as a statement pot standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 m H × 2–3 m W (maintained as a standard; varies with graft height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh bronze-tinged new leaves maturing mid-green; yellow–orange autumn colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profuse white single to semi-double blossom mainly late winter–spring; lightly sweet up close\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy spring bloom; lush summer canopy; glowing autumn tints; elegant winter framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom provides nectar\/pollen for bees and beneficials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy; heat-tolerant with regular summer deep soaks; avoid waterlogging and harsh sea spray; shelter from hot, drying winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen standards: space 2–3 m apart (one per 45–60 cm+ pot for containers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic; discourage pets from chewing leaves\/twigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best flowering); tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or improved clay loam; add organic matter; avoid soggy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; little in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to shape the weeping framework (heavier shaping in mid-summer to reduce disease risk); remove suckers below the graft; mulch in spring; light feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA; protect blossom from late frosts in cold pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acid to neutral; tolerates mildly alkaline with added organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature over lawns or near entries for a romantic spring cascade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenue of standards along paths\/driveways for a weeping tunnel effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pot on patios\/courtyards; underplant with low silver or blue groundcovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterfall of white blossom followed by glowing autumn colour—on a tidy, easy-to-shape standard that thrives in Adelaide’s climate. 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