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Dwarf Weeping Cherry tree

Hollyhocks1Hollyhocks1 Posts: 13
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Hi.  Not sure if this is right as am new to this site!

I have a small front garden which is mainly lawn and would like to add a small tree in the middle.

I like the look of the dwarf weeping cherry but am worried about the roots.

Would this be advisable or has anyone suggestions of other trees I could plant. 

We did try an Acer but it is a bit open and the wind burnt the leaves and the tree didn't take.

many thanks

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  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066

    I've had Cheal's Weeping in two front gardens in the past and never had any problem regarding roots.

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • Excitable BoyExcitable Boy Posts: 165

    Hi Hollyhocks,

    With dwarf cherry trees they graft onto a dwarfing rootstock so you shouldn't have a problem. I have a mature edible cherry on a dwarfing root and it is about 10 feet tall. The roots probably extend to about 6ft max and tend to keep low in the soil.

    Hope this helps.

  • Hollyhocks1Hollyhocks1 Posts: 13

    That's great.  Thanks all for the help.  I will buy one this weekend!

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