The "Snow Fountains" weeping cherry tree, also known as "White Fountain" and "Snofozam Weeping Cherry," is a dwarf cherry tree that is covered with cascading blooms in the spring and produces a small inedible fruit. Although it provides beautiful flowers and foliage and makes an attractive landscape plant, it is not right for every home.
Snow Fountains weeping cherry trees are hardy in Zone 5 through Zone 8. This means that they will not survive extremely harsh winters, such as those where temperatures drop lower than -12.2 degrees Celsius below freezing. They also require a cold spell, however, and will not thrive in warmer, more tropical zones, where winter temperatures never fall below freezing. If you do not live in a zone suited to Snow Fountains weeping cherry trees, another variety may be a better choice.
Light and Space Requirements
A site with full sun is one of the requirements of a Snow Fountains weeping cherry tree. Although the tree might survive in the shade, it will not bloom as well and could be prone to disease. A shady yard or a planting site that is in partial shade is better-suited to a variety of tree that better tolerates shade. Considered a dwarf tree, a Snow Fountains tree will grow up to 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It should not be crowded in among other trees and plants, and just be given room to grow to its full size. Small, crowded yards or gardens are not ideal for this tree.
Snow Fountains weeping cherry requires plenty of moisture and should not be allowed to dry out, so regular watering is necessary. In addition, weeping cherry trees are prone to a number of diseases, including root rot and cankers. Regular removal of injured or crossing branches, as well as occasional treatment with fungicides, may be necessary. These trees also shed petals after they are done blooming and drop leaves in the fall, so some clean-up work is required.
Due to their long bloom times, Snow Fountains weeping cherry trees can cause significant problems for some individuals with pollen allergies. The blooms arrive in April or May and last for up to three weeks. If you have seasonal or pollen allergies, you may want to determine whether your allergies are inflamed by Snow Fountains weeping cherry tree blossoms before you plant a specimen in your yard.