Snow Goose Flowering Cherry is an upright deciduous tree with an oval crown that spreads with maturity and dark red bark with prominent horizontal stripes. The simple dark green leaves turn brilliant orange in fall. A full spring bloomer, the pink flower buds open to fragrant white flowers.  Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High 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:  Butterfly Bush, Lilac, Coneflower