Higan Flowering Cherry is an upright deciduous tree with a symmetrical rounded crown and bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The simple green leaves turn yellow in fall. A heavy bloom of the non-fragrant pink double flowers occurs in spring with another sparse bloom in fall.  Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils.  Higan has good disease resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem.  Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight.  Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas,  Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Lilac, Viburnum, Coneflower