Columnaris

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 japanese flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 2-year pot-grown tree £71.95
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 12L pot
  Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
  

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Columnaris characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAutumn foliage colour
• Growth habitUpright
• Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
• PruningLight prune
• Growth rateAverage
• Flower colourPink
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthMarch
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
• Country of originJapan
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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  Prunus sargentii
  Prunus sargentii
  Sargent's Cherry is an impressive ornamental cherry, scoring highly for blossom, autumn colour, and its attractive form.

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