Sargent's Cherry
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.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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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' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
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, Bees |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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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' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
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, Bees |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Prunus sargentii (Sargent’s Cherry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Prunus sargentii (Sargent’s Cherry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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