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Columnaris

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

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £54.95
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Pre-ordering
You can pre-order now for delivery from late August / early September 2021 for pot grown trees (or late November / early December for bare-root). You do not need to pay at this stage - just add items to the basket and checkout as usual.

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.