Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris'

Common Name

Sargent Cherry (pink)

Scientific Name

Prunus sargentii

Cultivar

'Columnaris'

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

8

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

columnar

Columnar

Mature Height

35 feet

Crown Spread

15 feet

Limitations

  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Good Yellow, orange to red fall color - develops early. Attractive bark. With age, becomes vase shaped. Short-lived.