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Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris'

Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A narrow, upright deciduous tree to 15m. The new foliage is red-flushed as it emerges, then green in summer, before turning bright red in autumn. A profusion of pale pink flowers are produced in spring; these are followed by small dark red fruits

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by budding or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to cherry leaf scorch, leaf spot and silver leaf

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years