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Prunus sargentii

Sargent Cherry

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

11 - 15m

Width:

8 - 12m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Tolerant

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

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Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
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Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/

Insects and Diseases

Two types of borers influence this species, Lesser Peachtree and Peachtree borer. This species can also be influenced by Black Knot, root rot and fireblight.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Columnaris, Pink Flair (JFS-KW58), Rancho