Common Name
Sargent Cherry (pink)
Scientific Name
Prunus sargentii
Cultivar
'Columnaris'
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
8
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Under Power Lines
Wildlife
Form
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.