Prunus sargentii 'Charles Sargent' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Sargent's cherry 'Charles Sargent' (Prunus sargentii) is a dense, funnel-shaped, branched large shrub that produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers. They appear in April. These produce purple-red, oval fruits from August. The Sargent's cherry 'Charles Sargent' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is a glossy red-brown colour. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bright red shoots * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sargent's cherry 'Charles Sargent' are dark green, ovate, serrated. They are about 10 - 12 cm tall. Light red shoots. Sargent's cherry 'Charles Sargent' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Sargent's cherry 'Charles Sargent' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, funnel-shaped, branched.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, avenue

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus sargentii 'Charles Sargent' are smooth, red.

Root
Prunus sargentii 'Charles Sargent' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensively branching, runner-forming roots.