Prunus sargentii

Northern Japan.

Sargent's cherry is a spreading, funnel-shaped, picturesque small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 12 m and is approx. 5 - 8 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

The shoots of Prunus sargentii are smooth, red.

The deciduous leaves of Sargent's cherry are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 10 - 12 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Sargent's cherry turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Red-brown, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear in April.

Prunus sargentii is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensively branching, runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

The Sargent's cherry has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).