Prunus sargentii - 1/2 STDS C15

Description
These produce purple-red, oval fruits from August. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * red shoots * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * bronze shoots * resistant to urban climates, not overbuildable, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Bark
Red-brown, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Sargent's cherry is spreading, funnel-shaped and picturesque in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers appear in April.

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus sargentii are smooth, red.

Root
Prunus sargentii is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensively branched, runner-forming roots.