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Sargent Cherry

Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris'

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Overview

Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris', or Sargent Cherry, is a narrow, upright deciduous tree standing 40 ft tall with a spread of 15 ft. Known for its vibrant pink blossoms in spring, it bears glossy green foliage that transitions to fiery reds in fall. This hardy species is ideal for creating vertical accents in landscapes, thriving in zones 4-7 with full sun and well-drained soil. Provides year-round interest and is relatively low maintenance.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — Known for its vibrant pink blossoms in spring

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
30–50 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — tree with pink blooms; as the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — tree for full; enhancing the aesthetic of your client's garden year-round
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — upright deciduous tree standing 40 ft tall with a spread of 15 ft; this hardy species is ideal for, image 51
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — Known for its vibrant pink blossoms in spring; the single to semi-double flowers, image 52
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — it bears glossy green foliage that transitions to fiery reds in fall; the Sargent Cherry thrives, image 53
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — This hardy species is ideal for creating vertical accents in landscapes; tree for full, image 54
Sargent Cherry (Prunus Sargentii 'Columnaris') — thriving in zones 4-7 with full sun and well-drained soil; commonly referred to as the Sargent, image 55

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