What you see here is 2 different plants expressing themselves.  The roots and trunk of this Cherry tree is a generic “Cherry tree” – used for its vigorous roots and straight trunk.  To the side of the tree is a piece of Weeping Cherry tree that was grafted onto the bottom.  This is how a Weeping Cherry is created.  Most Weeping Cherries do not grow with their own roots – they are carefully spliced to the vigorous root stock.  Think about the younger Weeping Cherry trees that you see around town – they often look like umbrellas with a bone straight trunk and weeping poof on the top.  Two plants stuck together. (more…)

Ok now, what happened here?  Talk about two different growth habits!  If you know what happened here, post to the blog.  Hint – this is a weeping Cherry planted as a street tree.  I will answer in a couple days if no one gets it.                     Christie