Prunus sargentii Columnaris
- Flowering month: March
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower size: Medium
- Flower colour: Pink
- Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth habit: Upright
- Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red
As the name suggests, Columnaris is a more erect form of Prunus sargentii, less spreading and slightly less vigorous than the original. It also has more dramatic golden red autumn colours.
In other respects it is similar to Prunus sargentii, easy to grow, with a mass of pink blossom.
Columnaris trees for sale
2-year Columnaris tree - in a 12L pot
2.5m-4m tall after 10 years
£45.95
Columnaris characteristics
Growing
- Attractive features:
Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour
- Height 10 years:
2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth habit:
Upright
- Growth rate:
Average
- Vigour:
Average vigour
- Blossom duration:
Average (2-3 weeks)
- Pruning:
Light prune
- Gardening skill:
Suitable for beginners
Identification
- Country of origin:
Japan
- Flowering month:
March
- Flowering season:
Early
- Flower colour:
Pink
- Flower form:
Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower size:
Medium
- Leaf colour:
Green
- Leaf colour - young:
Dark bronze
- Leaf colour - autumn:
Orange / Red
- Annual cycle:
Deciduous
Similar varieties
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