Weeping Cherry Planting: Ground vs. Pot Myth

Do NOT Plant in Buried Pot

Myth: "Pot controls runners." Reality:

• Roots become pot-bound, cannot support canopy
• Pot holds water → root rot
• Tree will die as it outgrows container

Correct Planting Method

1. Dig hole 2x root ball size
2. Fill with good topsoil/potting mix
3. Plant at same depth as container (root flare visible)
4. Mulch 3 inches, not touching trunk
5. Water well

Runner Note

Weeping cherries (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') are grafted. Any suckers from rootstock are not weeping. Remove them. True runners uncommon.