Sargent's cherry
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P. sargentii is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading or rounded crown. Ovate leaves are bronze when young, turning bright orange and red in autumn. Single rosy-pink flowers 4cm in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sargent's cherry (Prunus sargentii)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sargent's cherry
Distribution map
Japan, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sargent's cherry
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Sargent's cherry care guide
- Deep soak root zone during prolonged dry hot summer weather spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep soak root zone during prolonged dry hot summer weather spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous tree fertilizer applied once yearly at early spring growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May get caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches
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