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Posted 10/24/2022 in Tree

Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris'

An upright deciduous tree, Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris' features clusters of pink flowers in the spring. Flowers give way to glossy dark purple cherries in the summer. Flowers appear before the elliptic glossy green leaves that emerge with a bronze tint and turn an attractive shade of red in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris'
Common Name
Sargent cherry
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-30 ft
Spread
15-20 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, die back, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, fireblight, aphids, scale, borers, caterpi

Plant Story

An upright deciduous tree, Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris' features clusters of pink flowers in the spring. Flowers give way to glossy dark purple cherries in the summer. Flowers appear before the elliptic glossy green leaves that emerge with a bronze tint and turn an attractive shade of red in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Intolerant of high heat and humidity. Best in full sun.

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