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Columnaris

Prunus sargentii
Prunus sargentii flowering cherry blossom

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.

    Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

    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

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


    How to choose a flowering cherry tree

    We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.

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