Prunus sargentii 'Rancho' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Sargent's cherry 'Rancho' (Prunus sargentii) is a funnel-shaped small tree that produces pink, cupped flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce purple-red, oval fruits from August. The Sargent's cherry 'Rancho' 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 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bright red shoots * resistant to urban climates, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

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

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Funnel-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers of Sargent's cherry 'Rancho' appear in umbels in April.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting

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

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