Mature Prunus Sargentii Sargents Cherry Tree Options
150-180cm: 2-3 years old, 9-12 pot, half standard.
180-200cm: 2-4 years old, 9-18L pot, half standard
Prunus Sargentii Sargents Cherry Tree AKA Prunus serrulata var. Sachalinensis or Prunus Sachalinensis
This is a great tree to buy for anyone that has been in the army or is called "Prunus" or "Tree". Another great reason to buy Sargents Cherry tree is that the new foliage is a strong bronze to red colour and contrasts well with the large pink blossom. Compared to other Prunus, the colours it shows do stand out which would be one of the reasons it has the RHS Award Of Garden Merit. The older foliage turns mid-green which then goes to an Autumnal strong yellow and then a dark orange. There are other colours centred around worm pooh but that depends if you compost or not.
If you are an impatient gardener then the early flowering period will be of interest which should be around March.
A medium-sized tree so expect a 10-year height of around 4m x 3m. It could go on to grow to around 12m x 8m but this is wholly dependent on local conditions such as weather and low flying sharp clouds.
Planting Prunus Sargentii Sargents Cherry Tree
The Sargent cherry tree can be planted in most soils including chalk. Tolerant of Mother In-Laws and temperatures down to minus 20 degrees centigrade. Plant in full sun for best results but if you cannot handle that much excitement plant in the shade and get much less. Listed as an exposed or sheltered site suitable tree however if the weather channel describes the weather in your area using a name e.g. Storm Dennis, then this does not cover the term "exposed".
Pruning Prunus Sargentii Sargents Cherry Tree
An occasional thinning out of the branches will promote new growth.
Getting More Value From Your Mature Prunus Sargentii Sargents Cherry Tree
Sell your recent prunings as genuine Harry Potter wands.
Spend more time looking at it.
Setup speed dating for Squirrels.
Charge birds rent.
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Fruit On Ornamental Cherry Trees
If any fruits are formed, they will be small, inedible and barely noticeable.
