Sargent's Cherry is an impressive ornamental cherry, scoring highly for blossom, autumn colour, and its attractive form.
Also known as
- Great Mountain Cherry
USDA identification images for Prunus sargentii
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: Japan
- Flower colour: Pink
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Leaf colour - autumn: Multiple tints
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Awards: RHS AM 1921
- Leaf colour - young: Light copper
- Awards: RHS AGM (former) 1993
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Slightly large
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
- Soil type: Chalky
- Soil type: Clay
- Useful for: Open spaces
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
- Flowering season: Early
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 7 (-18C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Prunus sargentii flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Prunus sargentii flowering cherry trees - Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Prunus sargentii flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Prunus sargentii flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.