Sargent Cherry

Scientific Name
Prunus sargentii
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Pink flowers in spring; very shiny red-brown, "cherry-type" bark; orange red fall color.

Culture

Full sun; needs well-drained soil.

Notes

<P>In general plants belonging to the genus <EM>Prunus</EM> are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived.&nbsp; &nbsp;<EM>Prunus sargentii</EM> is less prone to some of the common problems; it tends to be longer lived (30-50 years).</P>

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

Asia

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Sargent Cherry in flower
picID
3678
Image
Sargent Cherry leaves
picID
3679
Image
Sargent Cherry flowers
picID
3680
Image
Sargent Cherry bark
picID
3681
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
254