Prunus sargentii explained

Prunus sargentii, commonly known as Sargent's cherry or North Japanese hill cherry,^[1] is a species of cherry native to Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin (Russia).^[2]

The tree was named for Charles Sprague Sargent.^[3]

Description

Prunus sargentii is a deciduous tree that grows NaNfeet tall and broad. New growth is a reddish or bronze color, changing to shiny dark green. The obovate leaves with serrated margins are NaNinches in length and are arranged alternately. In fall, the leaves turn red, orange, or yellow. It grows single pink flowers on 1-in pedicels, which result in purple-black fruit in summer. The fruits are a favorite of birds, but because of their size (small, pea sized) and color, are considered inconspicuous to humans.^[4]

Cultivation

P. sargentii is a fast-growing ornamental tree requiring sun and well-drained soil. The tree can tolerate wind, but not air pollution; it is one of the hardiest cherries, and can be easily transplanted. This makes it suitable for use as a street tree.^[5] The tree is moderately drought-tolerant.^{[6] [7]}

History

Native to Korea and Japan, the tree was introduced to America and then the United Kingdom in 1908.

See also

• For cherry blossoms and their cultural significance to the Japanese, see sakura.

References

• Common Trees of Hokkaido, Hokkaido University Press, Sapporo, 1992, C0045 P2472E

External links

• • Prunus sargentii images at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Plant Image Database
• "Cherry: Prunus ssp. - April Tree of the Month." Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University website, 2015. Accessed 1 May 2020.

Notes and References

1. Bailey, L.H.; Bailey, E.Z.; the staff of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. 1976. Hortus third: A concise dictionary of plants cultivated in the United States and Canada. Macmillan, New York.
2. Common Trees of Hokkaido, pg 104
3. http://www.rhs.org.uk/WhatsOn/Gardens/harlowcarr/archive/harlowcarrpom07oct.htm Royal Horticultural Society
4. Web site: Prunus sargentii: Sargent Cherry. Gilman. Edward F.. Dennis G. Watson . n.d.. Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida . 2010-10-11.
5. Web site: Prunus sargentii. Evans. Erv. 2000–2003. Plant Fact Sheets. North Carolina State University. 2008-07-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20080515223624/http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/prunus_sargentii.html. 2008-05-15. dead.
6. Web site: Prunus sargentii. Brand. Mark. 1997–2001. UConn Plant Database of Trees, Shrubs, and Vines. University of Connecticut. 2008-07-04. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080512022253/http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/p/prusar/prusar1.html. 2008-05-12.
7. Web site: Prunus sargentii (Sargent's Cherry).