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Prunus sargentii

Prunus sargentii

Sargent Cherry, Sargent's cherry, Big mountain cherry, North Japanese hill cherry

synonym Prunus serrulata var. sachalinensis

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Description

Prunus sargentii (North Japanese hill cherry, Sargent’s cherry, Big mountain cherry) is known in Japan as õ-yama-zakura, or large mountain cherry. Not to be confused with Prunus serrulata var. spontanea, also known as the Japanese cherry or hill cherry, although they are related. This ornamental cherry is found naturally up to high elevations in the forested mountain slopes of North Japan, along with Quercus mongolica, Magnolia kobus, Euonymus alatus, Acer palmatum and Maackia amurensis, among others. After Charles Sprague Sargent from America first came across this tree in 1892, he wrote about it in his book ‘Forest Flora of Japan’. This is why the tree is known as the Sargent’s cherry. In its natural habitat, Prunus sargentii grows to be up to 18 metres tall, but in culture the height remains limited to between 8 and 12 metres. The tree’s crown shape is a wide oval.

In April, Prunus sargentii catches the eye immediately thanks to the intense light-pink colour of the blossom. The tree can be easily distinguished from its family member Prunus serrulata var. spontanea, as the flowers of the latter appear on a stem. The buds and young twigs are also sticky and the leaves feel rougher. The leaf unfurls with a bronze colour, after which it turns green in the summer, followed by a flaming orange-red shade in autumn. The bark is chestnut brown.

This ornamental cherry is very beautiful as a high-stem or multi-stem tree in gardens, estates and parks. The tree comes into its own best in nutrient-rich and damp soils. Prunus sargentii should be planted in a light position, sheltered from wind and sea winds. Excessive water levels, stagnant water and soil compaction must be avoided. Although Prunus sargentii is one of the strongest ornamental cherries, there are only a few cultivars on the market. This is because the tree originates from an uninhabited region and has not been crossbred very much, in contrast to the other Prunus species, which have been in culture for centuries now.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees shade trees solitary shrubs

Topiary on stem

fval multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

avenue square park central reservation large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide egg-shaped wide egg-shaped wide vase-shaped wide vase-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

8 - 12 m

Width

6 - 12 m

Winter hardiness zone

5B - 8B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

Host plant/forage plant

bees birds

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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Prunus sargentii standard tree
high-stem standard tree
Prunus sargentii standard tree
multi-stem-umbrella multi-stem umbrella
Prunus sargentii multi-stem umbrella
multi-stem-umbrella multi-stem umbrella
Prunus sargentii multi-stem umbrella
multi-stem-umbrella multi-stem umbrella
Prunus sargentii multi-stem umbrella
multi-stem-umbrella multi-stem umbrella
Prunus sargentii multi-stem umbrella
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Prunus sargentii flowers
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Prunus sargentii flowers
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Prunus sargentii leaves
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Prunus sargentii autumn leaves
bark bark
Prunus sargentii bark
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Prunus sargentii bark
twigs twigs
Prunus sargentii twigs

Flowers

Flowers

striking singular big

Flower colour

pale pink

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds bronze green underside white

Leaves

deciduous ovate big doubly serrate dentate

Autumn colour

yellow-orange red

Fruits

Fruit colour

black-violet

Fruits

discrete small cherry drupe

Bark

Bark colour

red-brown

Bark

slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

dark brown

Twigs

bare with lenticels polished

Root system

Root system

shallow highly branched clinging aerial roots

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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