Prunus sargentii Rancho
Upright Sargents Cherry
It bears abundant single pink flowers in March and April and is one of the first to take on its autumn tints of orange and crimson.
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Prunus sargentii Rancho
Height: 10-12cm
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Prunus sargentii Rancho
Height: 12-14cm
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Prunus sargentii Rancho
Height: 14-16cm
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8-10cm
Height: 8-10cm
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Description
Sometimes too close to call from straight forward Prunus sargentii this flowering cherry was raised in the USA in the 1950s and came across to be grown by European nurseries shortly afterwards.
A broadly columnar form of the species it is of similarly low height and is just the job where space is rather restricted.
It bears abundant single pink flowers in March and April and is one of the first to take on its autumn tints of orange and crimson.
Its bark is noticeably darker than most cherries and it thrives best on free draining soils.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 3-5m
Specifications
Common names
Upright Sargents Cherry
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Narrow
Tree features
Bark, Autumn Colour, Flowers, Good for bees, Berries/Drupes
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Urban, Restricted Spaces, Parkland, Avenue Trees, Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest
Tolerances
Paved areas