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Species: Prunus sargentii

(prue'nus sar-jen'tee-eye)

Prunus sargentii

Sargent Cherry

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

40' - 50'

Deciduous

vase; round with age

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4b

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Tolerates salty soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to Japan; transplant in spring

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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