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Weeping Cherry Pruning: Remove Rootstock Suckers

Upright white-flowering branches on a weeping cherry are rootstock (Mazzard cherry) suckers. The weeping top (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') is grafted. Remove all upright shoots cleanly at their base—only the weeping portion should remain.

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