sargent cherry
Prunus sargentii
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Sargent cherry (Prunus sargentii) is a tree for specimen planting, shade gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows at a rapid rate and forms a dense shape. Pink flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Once settled in, it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Susan magnolia, Golden Tiara hosta, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.
Native range
Japan, Korea, and Russia.