Images of the Sargent Cherry (Prunus sargentii)

Sargent Cherry

Prunus sargentii

Native to Asia, this species was introduced into the United States in 1908 as an ornamental tree with a beautiful floral display. This fast-growing tree can reach 6-12 m in height and produces beautiful pink flowers in the spring. Its fruits are favored by birds, but not commonly eaten by humans.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing best in full sun.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing 6-12 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Presence in US:Not native to the US but widely cultivated.

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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