Prunus pendula ‘Pendula Rosea’ is a small tree (up to 4m) with graceful arching pendulous branches and single pale pink flowers.

The early bloomers span 15 different species, including the Prunus 'Accolade,' Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rosea' and Prunus × yedoensis.

The weeping higan cherry (Prunus pendula ‘Pendula Rosea’) with its cascading light-pink to rose-pink flowers, blooms from mid-March to early April.

Early in the cherry blossom season, the delicate weeping higan cherries (Prunus pendula ‘Pendula Rosea’) that border the pond offer a tranquil panorama.

The similar, and possibly showier, Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' has red-budded, pale pink flowers which fade towards white with age.

Forms of the double pink weeping Higan cherry, P. s. 'Pendula Rosea Plena,' grow at the Filoli Garden Center in Woodside.

The pink-flowered P x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' is also a possibility, though I prefer the contrast between the pink buds and white flowers of 'Autumnalis'. P pendula 'Pendula Rosea' is less ...