Sargent Cherry (Prunus sargentii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Sargent Cherry
Prunus sargentii

Sargent Cherry in flower
Sargent Cherry in flower
 
Features
Pink flowers in spring; very shiny red-brown, "cherry-type" bark; orange red fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun; needs well-drained soil. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
40-50 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded 
 
Native To:
Asia 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Orange
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Less prone to problems than most of the cherries; can be attacked by borers and other problems.
 
Additional Notes

In general plants belonging to the genus Prunus are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived.   Prunus sargentii is less prone to some of the common problems; it tends to be longer lived (30-50 years).

 

 
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