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Columnar Flowering Cherry
Prunus sargentii columnaris
Columnar Flowering Cherry
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An upright, narrow-vase shaped tree with clusters of single pink flowers in the spring. The new foliage is red to reddish green, to dark green. It then turns orange to orange-red in the fall. Interesting shiny reddish-brown bark with horizontal marks. Inedible small fruits are quickly devoured by birds.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
Quick answers
How big does Columnar Flowering Cherry get?
About 30' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Columnar Flowering Cherry need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Columnar Flowering Cherry need?
Moderate water use.
Will Columnar Flowering Cherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Columnar Flowering Cherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Columnar Flowering Cherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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