Prunus sargentii Columnaris

Prunus sargentii flowering cherry blossom

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

Item

Height in 10 years

Price inc. VAT

Quantity

2-year Columnaris tree - in a 12L pot

2.5m-4m tall after 10 years

£45.95

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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

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 have a very wide range of 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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