Twist says that in general, weeping cherry trees are hardy in USDA Zones 6–8, and some varieties can survive in Zone 5. “The blooms are sensitive to temperature and weather.

Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in ...

Now let’s talk about the fruit. The pink and yellow blossoms yield lots of glossy red fruit that are between ½ to 1 inch in diameter. The fruits contain 2-3 three seeds similar to a seeded grape.