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Prunus sargentii (Sargent’s Cherry)

Sargent's Cherry

Prunus sargentii, Sargent's Cherry, Flowering Shrub, Fruit Shrub, Exfoliating Bark,Pink flowers,
Prunus sargentii, Sargent's Cherry, Flowering Shrub, Fruit Shrub, Exfoliating Bark,Pink flowers,

Charming in all seasons, Prunus sargentii (Sargent’s Cherry) is a small, deciduous tree with many ornamental qualities. In spring, clusters of lovely, pink to deep pink, single flowers, 1.4 in. wide (4 cm), appear before the leaves unfold. They are followed by a profusion of sour purple-black cherries, which ripen in early summer and attract hungry birds. Reddish-tinged as they emerge in spring, the serrate, ovate leaves mature to glossy dark green in summer, forming a dense canopy casting shade below. In fall, they turn various shades of orange, bronze, and red before dropping. Sargent’s Cherry sports a lustrous, almost polished-looking, mahogany-colored bark with prominent horizontal lenticels (bumpy lines). A graceful ornamental tree with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, which exhibits greater staying power than most Prunus.

  • Typically reaches 20-30 ft. in height and spread(6-9 m).
  • Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Does not tolerate heat and humidity. Foliage may scorch in full sun in hot summer conditions. Quite tolerant of drought and clay soil once established.
  • Perfect choice for single specimen plants, mass plantings, and lawns.
  • Prune as needed after flowering.
  • Propagate by budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful.
  • Native to Japan and Korea.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 20' - 30'
(6m - 9m)
Spread 20' - 30'
(6m - 9m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Clay Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Prunus cistena, Prunus x cistena, Purple-Leaf Sand Cherry, Sand Cherry Tree, Flowering Tree, Pink flowers, pink prunus
Prunus ilicifolia, Hollyleaf Cherry, Holly-Leaved Cherry, Evergreen Cherry, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree, Cherry Tree, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Prunus serotina, Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry, Rum Cherry, Flowering Tree, White flowers, Red Berries
Prunus caroliniana, Carolina Cherry-laurel, Cherry-laurel, Laurel Cherry, Carolina Laurel Cherry, Laurocerasus caroliniana, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Prunus americana, American Plum, Wild Plum, American Wild Yellow Plum, American Wild Red Plum, August Plum, Canada Plum, Goose Plum, Hog Plum, American Plum, River Plum, Sloe Plum, Flowering Tree, White flowers, Red Berries
Prunus Snow Fountains, Weeping Higan Cherry Snow Fountains,  Snow Fountains Cherry, Prunus 'Snofozam', Prunus 'White Fountain', White flowers, Spring Flowers
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 20' - 30'
(6m - 9m)
Spread 20' - 30'
(6m - 9m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Clay Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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Do I Need?
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