Prunus sargentii 'Rancho' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

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

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bright red shoots * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Sargent's cherry 'Rancho' is funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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, cupped flowers appear in umbels in April.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus sargentii 'Rancho' are smooth, red.

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