Prunus sargentii Columnaris

Columnar Sargent Cherry

Columnar Sargent cherry combines clustered pink flowers with a narrow, upright crown. Mahogany-toned bark and orange to red-orange autumn foliage extend its ornamental value beyond spring bloom.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes orange and red. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 35 ft
• Width: About 15 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Flowering specimen
• Open lawn accent
• Seasonal mixed planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

35 ft

Width

15 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Columnar, Narrow Upright, Upright, Vase Shaped

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No